Comparisons / Comparison of Audi A8 (D2,4D) 3.7 V8 40V quattro Tiptronic and BMW 7 Series (E38) 735i

Comparison of Audi A8 (D2,4D) 3.7 V8 40V quattro Tiptronic and BMW 7 Series (E38) 735i [S]ave

Attribute
Audi A8 (D2,4D) 3.7 V8 40V quattro Tiptronic ×
BMW 7 Series (E38) 735i ×
General
MakeAudiBMW
ModelA87 Series
GenerationA8 (D2,4D)7 Series (E38)
Modification3.7 V8 40V quattro Tiptronic735i
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic tiptronic manual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19981996
Production to (year)20021998
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250244
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.67.6
City consumption (l/100km)18.318
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.98.9
Combined consumption (l/100km)12.312.3
CO2 emissions (g/km)295-
Emission standardEURO III-
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)260235
Max. torque (Nm)350320
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder54
Engine displacement (cm³)3,6973,498
Compression ratio1110
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)6,0005,700
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,2503,300
Cylinder bore (mm)84.584
Piston stroke (mm)82.478.9
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)9085
Engine oil capacity (l)7.57.5
Coolant capacity (l)1112
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
  • 225/60 R16
  • 235/60 R16
Turning radius (m)12.311.6
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0344,984
Width (mm)1,8801,862
Height (mm)1,4401,435
Wheelbase (mm)2,8822,930
Kerb weight (kg)1,7251,745
Gross weight (kg)2,3252,280
Minimum boot space (l)525500
Max. roof load (kg)100-
Front track (mm)1,5911,552
Rear track (mm)1,5801,568
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.30.3



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