Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic and BMW 7 Series (E65) 740d Steptronic

Comparison of Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic and BMW 7 Series (E65) 740d Steptronic [S]ave

Attribute
Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic ×
BMW 7 Series (E65) 740d Steptronic ×
General
MakeAudiBMW
ModelA87 Series
GenerationA8 (D3, 4E)7 Series (E65)
Modification4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic740d Steptronic
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic tiptronic automatic steptronic
Number of gears66
Production from (year)20032002
Production to (year)20052005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.77.4
City consumption (l/100km)13.413.8
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.57.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.69.7
CO2 emissions (g/km)259-
Emission standardEURO IIIEURO III
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)275258
Max. torque (Nm)650600
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9363,901
Compression ratio17.518
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)3,7504,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,8001,900
Cylinder bore (mm)8184
Piston stroke (mm)95.588
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohcDohc
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerBiTurbo
Fuel tank (l)9088
Engine oil capacity (l)12.5-
Coolant capacity (l)15.9-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionMulti-link suspensionThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent on trapezoidaleverHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 235/55 R17
  • 245/55 R17
Turning radius (m)12.112.1
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0515,029
Width (mm)1,8941,902
Height (mm)1,4441,492
Wheelbase (mm)2,9442,990
Kerb weight (kg)1,9402,015
Gross weight (kg)2,5402,595
Minimum boot space (l)500500
Max. roof load (kg)100-
Front track (mm)1,6291,578
Rear track (mm)1,6151,582
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.270.29



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