Comparisons / Comparison of Audi S4 Avant (4A,C4) 4.2 V8 quattro and BMW 5 Series Touring (E34) 540i

Comparison of Audi S4 Avant (4A,C4) 4.2 V8 quattro and BMW 5 Series Touring (E34) 540i [S]ave

Attribute
Audi S4 Avant (4A,C4) 4.2 V8 quattro ×
BMW 5 Series Touring (E34) 540i ×
General
MakeAudiBMW
ModelS45 Series
GenerationS4 Avant (4A,C4)5 Series Touring (E34)
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)19921993
Production to (year)19941997
Performance
Top speed (km/h)247250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.66.4
City consumption (l/100km)18.9-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.3-
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.312.7
Drive
DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)Rear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)280286
Max. torque (Nm)400400
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)4,1723,982
Compression ratio10.610
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,0004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)84.589
Piston stroke (mm)9380
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)8080
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springThe depreciated rack
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 225/50 R16
  • 225/60 R15
Turning radius (m)11.4-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,7904,720
Width (mm)1,8051,751
Height (mm)1,4221,417
Wheelbase (mm)2,6922,761
Kerb weight (kg)1,7301,680
Gross weight (kg)2,2802,230
Minimum boot space (l)390460
Maximum boot space (l)1,310910
Front track (mm)1,5691,470
Rear track (mm)1,5341,495
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.36-



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