Comparison Audi A8 Long (D2, 4D) 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro Tiptronic & BMW 7 Series (E38) 735i (235 Hp) Steptronic
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| Brand: | Audi | BMW |
| Model: | A8 | 7 Series |
| Generation: | A8 Long (D2, 4D) | 7 Series (E38) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.2 V8 40V (310 Hp) quattro Tiptronic | 735i (235 Hp) Steptronic |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 19.6 l/100 km | 18.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.2 l/100 km | 9.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13.0 l/100 km | 12.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 85 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 312 g/km | |
| Power: | 310 hp | 235 hp |
| Max power in: | 6200 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 8.4 sec |
| Torque: | 410 Nm @ 3000-4000 rpm. | 320 Nm @ 3300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AQF, AUW | M62B35 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4172 cm3 | 3498 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11.0 l | 12.5 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 |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | 5 Steptronic |
| Length: | 5164 mm | 4984 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1862 mm |
| Height: | 1438 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3010 mm | 2930 mm |
| Front track: | 1595 mm | 1552 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1586 mm | 1568 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 500 l |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Inclined Lever |
| Max weight: | 2390 kg | 2325 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1790 kg | 1790 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.7 m | 11.6 m |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R16 | 235/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5 J x 16 | R16 |