Comparison Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro & BMW 8 Series Coupe (G15, facelift 2022) M850i (530 Hp) xDrive Steptronic Sport & Audi R8 Coupe 4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | A8 | 8 Series | R8 |
| Generation: | A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) | 8 Series Coupe (G15, facelift 2022) | R8 Coupe |
| Engine / modification: | 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) quattro | M850i (530 Hp) xDrive Steptronic Sport | 4.2 FSI V8 (420 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2022 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2010 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 22.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.2 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 14.6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.34 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 68 l | 75 l |
| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 10.5-10.8 l/100 km | ||
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 6d | Euro 4 |
| Power: | 193 hp | 530 hp | 420 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5500-6000 rpm. | 7800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 301 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.5 sec | 3.9 sec | 4.6 sec |
| CO2 emissions (WLTP): | 239-245 g/km | ||
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 750 Nm @ 1800-4600 rpm. | 430 Nm @ 4500-5500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ALG, AQD | N63B44D | BYH |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Rear, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2771 cm3 | 4395 cm3 | 4163 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l | 10.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 11 l | 10 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | BiTurbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.6 | 10.5 | 12.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 88.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 8 Steptronic Sport | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 5034 mm | 4851 mm | 4431 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1902 mm | 1904 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1973 mm | 2137 mm | 2029 mm |
| Height: | 1438 mm | 1346 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2880 mm | 2822 mm | 2650 mm |
| Front track: | 1597 mm | 1627 mm | 1638 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1586 mm | 1642 mm | 1595 mm |
| Front overhang: | 1018 mm | 953 mm | 999 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1136 mm | 1076 mm | 782 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 420 l | 100 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 190 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 2220 kg | 2395 kg | 1860 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1620 kg | 1930 kg | 1560 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m | 11.9 m | 11.8 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 245/35 R20; 275/30 R20 | 235/40 R18; 285/35 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 8J x 20; 9J x 20 | 8.5J x 18; 10.5J x 18 |