Comparison Audi A4 (B8 8K, facelift 2011) 2.0 TDI (177 Hp) & BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i (286 Hp) & Audi A4 Avant (B6 8E) 3.0i V6 (220 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | A4 | 7 Series | A4 |
| Generation: | A4 (B8 8K, facelift 2011) | 7 Series (E38) | A4 Avant (B6 8E) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.0 TDI (177 Hp) | 740i (286 Hp) | 3.0i V6 (220 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2011 year | 1994 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2015 year | 1996 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 5.5 l/100 km | 17.1 l/100 km | 14 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.1 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 4.6 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.33 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 85 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 120 g/km | ||
| Power: | 177 hp | 286 hp | 220 hp |
| Max power in: | 4200 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | 6300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | 250 km/h | 243 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.2 sec | 6.9 sec | 7.1 sec |
| Torque: | 380 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | CGLC, CMGB | M60B40 | ASN, AVK |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1968 cm3 | 3982 cm3 | 2976 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.0 l | 7.5 l | 6.3 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 9 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 16.5 | 10 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 95.5 mm | 80 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | vario | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4701 mm | 4984 mm | 4548 mm |
| Width: | 1826 mm | 1862 mm | 1772 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2040 mm | ||
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1435 mm | 1428 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2808 mm | 2930 mm | 2650 mm |
| Front track: | 1564 mm | 1552 mm | 1528 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1551 mm | 1568 mm | 1526 mm |
| Front overhang: | 862 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1031 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 480 l | 500 l | 442 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 962 l | 1184 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Inclined Lever | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2030 kg | 2285 kg | 2030 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1480 kg | 1750 kg | 1480 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 90 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m | 11.6 m | 11.1 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 | 215/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | R16 | 7J x 16 |