Comparison Audi A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) tiptronic & BMW 6 Series Convertible (F12 LCI, facelift 2015) 640d (313 Hp) xDrive Steptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW |
| Model: | A8 | 6 Series |
| Generation: | A8 (D2, 4D, facelift 1998) | 6 Series Convertible (F12 LCI, facelift 2015) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) tiptronic | 640d (313 Hp) xDrive Steptronic |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2015 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 2018 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 6.5-6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.1-5.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.6-6.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | EURO VI |
| CO2 emissions: | 149-158 g/km | |
| Power: | 193 hp | 313 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 233 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec | 5.3 sec |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 630 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ALG, AQD | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2771 cm3 | 2993 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l | 8.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Twin-power turbo |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.6 | 16.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 8 Steptronic | |
| Length: | 5034 mm | 4894 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1894 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1973 mm | |
| Height: | 1438 mm | 1365 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2880 mm | 2855 mm |
| Front track: | 1597 mm | 1600 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1586 mm | 1665 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 123 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 1018 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1136 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 300 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 350 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2200 kg | 2440 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1600 kg | 1930 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 | 11.7 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 | 225/55 R17; 245/45 R18; 275/45 R18; 245/40 R19; 275/35 R19; 245/35 R20; 275/30 R20 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 8J x 17; 8J x 18; 9J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 9J x 19; 8.5J x 20; 9J x 20 |