Comparison Audi A4 (B8 8K, facelift 2011) 2.0 TDI (143 Hp) & BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d (193 Hp) Steptronic & BMW 5 Series (E12) 520 (115 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | A4 | 7 Series | 5 Series |
| Generation: | A4 (B8 8K, facelift 2011) | 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) | 5 Series (E12) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.0 TDI (143 Hp) | 730d (193 Hp) Steptronic | 520 (115 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2011 year | 2000 year | 1972 year |
| Production end: | 2013 year | 2001 year | 1975 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 5.4 l/100 km | 12.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.0 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 4.5 l/100 km | 10.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 85 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO V | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 119 g/km | ||
| Power: | 143 hp | 193 hp | 115 hp |
| Max power in: | 4200 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 215 km/h | 220 km/h | 176 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.2 sec | 8.9 sec | 12.3 sec |
| Torque: | 320 Nm/1750-2500 rpm. | 430 Nm @ 2000 rpm. | 165 Nm @ 3700 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M57D30 | M10 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1968 cm3 | 2926 cm3 | 1990 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | 4.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 9.2 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail | Carburettor |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Turbocharger / Intercooler | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | - | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 16.5 | 18 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 80 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 89 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 4 | |
| Length: | 4701 mm | 4984 mm | 4620 mm |
| Width: | 1826 mm | 1862 mm | 1690 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2040 mm | ||
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1435 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2808 mm | 2930 mm | 2636 mm |
| Front track: | 1564 mm | 1552 mm | 1406 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1551 mm | 1568 mm | 1442 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 139 mm | ||
| Front overhang: | 862 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1031 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 480 l | 500 l | 440 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 962 l | 500 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Coil spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2030 kg | 2365 kg | 1810 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1480 kg | 1830 kg | 1240 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 90 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/55 R16 | 215/65 R16 | 175/80 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x R16 | R16 | R14 |