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

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

Attribute
BMW 7 Series (E65) 740d Steptronic ×
Audi A8 Long (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic ×
General
MakeBMWAudi
Model7 SeriesA8
Generation7 Series (E65)A8 Long (D3, 4E)
Modification740d Steptronic4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.audi.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic steptronic automatic tiptronic
Number of gears66
Production from (year)20022003
Production to (year)20052005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.46.8
City consumption (l/100km)13.813.4
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.57.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.79.6
Emission standardEURO IIIEURO IV
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveAll wheel drive (4x4)
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)258275
Max. torque (Nm)600650
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9013,936
Compression ratio1817
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,0003,750
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,9001,800
Cylinder bore (mm)8481
Piston stroke (mm)8895.5
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohcDohc
TurbineBiTurboTurbocharger / Intercooler
Fuel tank (l)8890
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackMulti-link suspension
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springIndependent on trapezoidalever
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 245/55 R17
  • 235/55 R17
Turning radius (m)12.112.5
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0295,181
Width (mm)1,9021,894
Height (mm)1,4921,455
Wheelbase (mm)2,9903,074
Kerb weight (kg)2,0151,990
Gross weight (kg)2,5952,590
Minimum boot space (l)500500
Front track (mm)1,5781,629
Rear track (mm)1,5821,615
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.290.27



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