Comparisons / Comparison of Audi S4 Avant (4A,C4) 4.2 V8 quattro and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i

Comparison of Audi S4 Avant (4A,C4) 4.2 V8 quattro and BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i [S]ave

Attribute
Audi S4 Avant (4A,C4) 4.2 V8 quattro ×
BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i ×
General
MakeAudiBMW
ModelS45 Series
GenerationS4 Avant (4A,C4)5 Series Touring (E39)
Modification4.2 V8 quattro540i
Websitehttps://www.audi.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors55
Number of seats55
Body typeStation wagon (estate)Station wagon (estate)
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears66
Production from (year)19921998
Production to (year)19942000
Performance
Top speed (km/h)247250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.66.3
City consumption (l/100km)18.918
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.39.1
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)400440
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)4,1724,398
Compression ratio10.610
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,400
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,0003,600
Cylinder bore (mm)84.592
Piston stroke (mm)9382.7
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)8070
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springInclined Lever
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 225/50 R16
  • 225/55 R16 W
Turning radius (m)11.4-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7904,805
Width (mm)1,8051,800
Height (mm)1,4221,440
Wheelbase (mm)2,6922,830
Kerb weight (kg)1,7301,740
Gross weight (kg)2,2802,280
Minimum boot space (l)390410
Maximum boot space (l)1,3101,525
Front track (mm)1,5691,512
Rear track (mm)1,5341,522
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.36-



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