Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A8 Long (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic and BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d Steptronic

Comparison of Audi A8 Long (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic and BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d Steptronic [S]ave

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Audi A8 Long (D3, 4E) 4.0 TDI V8 32V quattro Tiptronic ×
BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d Steptronic ×
General
MakeAudiBMW
ModelA87 Series
GenerationA8 Long (D3, 4E)7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)
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 gears65
Production from (year)20031999
Production to (year)20052001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250242
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.88.4
City consumption (l/100km)13.414.7
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.57
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.69.8
Emission standardEURO IV-
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)275245
Max. torque (Nm)650560
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9363,901
Compression ratio1718
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)3,7504,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,8001,750
Cylinder bore (mm)8184
Piston stroke (mm)95.588
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohc-
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerBiTurbo
Fuel tank (l)9095
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionMulti-link suspensionWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent on trapezoidaleverInclined Lever
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 235/55 R17
  • 235/60 R16 W
Turning radius (m)12.511.6
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,1814,984
Width (mm)1,8941,862
Height (mm)1,4551,435
Wheelbase (mm)3,0742,930
Kerb weight (kg)1,9901,960
Gross weight (kg)2,5902,495
Minimum boot space (l)500500
Front track (mm)1,6291,552
Rear track (mm)1,6151,568
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.270.31



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