Comparison Audi A8 (D3, 4E) 4.2i V8 40V (335 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & BMW 5 Series Touring (E61, Facelift 2007) 550i (367 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW |
| Model: | A8 | 5 Series |
| Generation: | A8 (D3, 4E) | 5 Series Touring (E61, Facelift 2007) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.2i V8 40V (335 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 550i (367 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2002 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.5-17.6 l/100 km | 17.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.7-8.8 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.9-12.0 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | 0.29 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 4 |
| CO2 emissions: | 286 -288 g/km | |
| Power: | 335 hp | 367 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 6300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.3 sec | 5.3 sec |
| Torque: | 430 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 490 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BFM | N62B48 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4172 cm3 | 4799 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5-12 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Tiptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5051 mm | 4843 mm |
| Width: | 1894 mm | 1846 mm |
| Height: | 1444 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2944 mm | 2888 mm |
| Front track: | 1629 mm | 1558 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1615 mm | 1581 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 143 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 500 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1650 l | |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |
| Max weight: | 2380 kg | 2320 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1780 kg | 1760 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | 11.4 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/55 R17 | 225/50 R17 Y |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 | R17 |