Comparisons / Comparison of Audi S4 (4A,C4) 4.2 S4 V8 quattro and BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

Comparison of Audi S4 (4A,C4) 4.2 S4 V8 quattro and BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i [S]ave

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Audi S4 (4A,C4) 4.2 S4 V8 quattro ×
General
MakeBMWAudi
Model7 SeriesS4
Generation7 Series (E38)S4 (4A,C4)
Modification740i4.2 S4 V8 quattro
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.audi.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)19961992
Production to (year)19981994
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250247
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.66.6
City consumption (l/100km)18.618.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.99.3
Combined consumption (l/100km)12.511.3
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveAll wheel drive (4x4)
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)286280
Max. torque (Nm)420400
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)4,3984,172
Compression ratio1010.6
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,7005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9004,000
Cylinder bore (mm)9284.5
Piston stroke (mm)82.793
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Dohc
Fuel tank (l)8580
Coolant capacity (l)12-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionInclined LeverHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 235/60 R16
  • 225/55 R16
Turning radius (m)11.6-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,9844,790
Width (mm)1,8621,805
Height (mm)1,4351,420
Wheelbase (mm)2,9302,690
Kerb weight (kg)1,8001,730
Gross weight (kg)2,3352,280
Minimum boot space (l)500510
Front track (mm)1,5521,565
Rear track (mm)1,5681,530
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.3-



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