Comparisons / Comparison of Audi S4 (4A,C4) 4.2 S4 V8 quattro and BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4

Comparison of Audi S4 (4A,C4) 4.2 S4 V8 quattro and BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 [S]ave

Attribute
Audi S4 (4A,C4) 4.2 S4 V8 quattro ×
BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci 4.4 ×
General
MakeAudiBMW
ModelS48 Series
GenerationS4 (4A,C4)8 Series (E31)
Modification4.2 S4 V8 quattro840Ci 4.4
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)19921995
Production to (year)19941999
Performance
Top speed (km/h)247250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.66.9
City consumption (l/100km)18.919.2
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.39
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.3-
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)280286
Max. torque (Nm)400420
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder2-
Engine displacement (cm³)4,1724,398
Compression ratio10.6-
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,700
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,0003,900
Cylinder bore (mm)84.5-
Piston stroke (mm)93-
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)8090
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 225/55 R16
  • 235/50 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7904,780
Width (mm)1,8051,855
Height (mm)1,4201,340
Wheelbase (mm)2,6902,648
Kerb weight (kg)1,7301,780
Gross weight (kg)2,2802,180
Minimum boot space (l)510320
Front track (mm)1,5651,554
Rear track (mm)1,5301,562



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