Big, elegant coupes and convertibles are a symbol of success, opulence, performance and prestige -- a car that is aspirational to the highest degree. This is exactly what is represented by the 2024 BMW 8 Series, a luxury grand tourer available in three different body styles in pursuit of one overarching mission: to stir your soul.
Other cars also compete in this rarified sphere, but none have the charisma of the 8 Series. Take the 2024 Audi S7, for instance. Sure, its hatchback profile is slick -- but it lacks the Hollywood-runway presence and superlative performance that has made every new 8 Series in Michigan a local superstar.
If you've been looking to compare the 2024 BMW 8 Series vs. Audi S7, you're in the right place. Check out how these two German rivals stack up, then visit our BMW dealer near Midland for an 8 Series test-drive today.
2024 BMW 8 SERIES Specs Comparison
The new BMW 8 Series is unabashedly unique. Many automakers have walked away from offering more than one body style on cars of even this caliber; the 8 Series, however, has no less than three distinct models on the custom order sheet: a traditional coupe, an open-air convertible and the ever-popular four-door option known as the Gran Coupe. As for the Audi S7? It comes strictly with four doors, with no two-door option whatsoever.
A car like this BMW deserves an engine to match, and that's why most 8 Series trims feature a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8. Pumping out 617 horsepower in its highest tune, this eight-cylinder powerhouse can reach eye-widening speeds with absolute ease. The 444-horsepower, twin-turbo V6 in the Audi S7 doesn't just suffer from a 150-plus horsepower deficit -- it also lacks the theatrical, grin-inducing liveliness that is a hallmark of the 2024 8 Series V8.
As for power delivery, the M xDrive system in the BMW 8 Series makes quick work of shuttling the V8's horsepower to all four wheels. Thanks to its M heritage, you can trust that this drivetrain -- as with every 2024 8 Series engine, chassis and gearbox component -- has been optimized for complete performance.
2024 BMW 8 SERIES
- Available Body Styles: 3
- Highest-Performance Engine Option: 4.4-liter BMW M twin-turbo V8
- Max Horsepower: 617
- AWD System: M xDrive all-wheel drive w/ two-wheel drive capability
2024 Audi S7
- Available Body Styles: 1
- Highest-Performance Engine Option: 2.9-liter Twin-Turbo V6
- Max Horsepower: 444
- AWD System: Audi quattro® all-wheel drive
2024 BMW 8 SERIES Features Comparison
Luxury goes hand in hand with technology, and the BMW 8 Series interior is brimming with today's most cutting-edge amenities. Its 12.3-inch touchscreen is powered by the intuitive and quick iDrive 7 software that sets the bar high among even the best luxury car infotainment systems, while its standard head-up display makes it easy to keep eyes on the road.
When it comes to the stereo, the available Harman Kardon® Surround Sound Audio System is a treat for any audiophile. You don't need to be a disc jockey to keep the party going in the new 8 Series -- just pull up your favorite tunes and start singing along. Will local S7 drivers find themselves jealous of all the amenities that the new 8 Series convertible, coupe and Gran Coupe models have to offer? You bet.
Winner: 2024 BMW 8 Series
2024 BMW 8 SERIES
- Touchscreen Software: iDrive 7.0
- Head-Up Display: Standard
- Branded Audio System: Harman Kardon® Surround Sound Audio System
2024 Audi S7
- Touchscreen Software: MMI® Touch Response
- Head-Up Display: Available
- Branded Audio System: Bang & Olufsen® Advanced Sound System w/ 3D Sound
Buy a BMW 8 Series Near Me
Every BMW 8 Series near Midland stirs the soul thanks to its compelling blend of brains, beauty and brawn. All that's left to do? Contact BMW of Okemos, arrange a test-drive and take home this luxury touring machine for yourself. Custom order an 8 Series in Michigan today.
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