Comparison BMW 7 Series (E32, facelift 1992) 730i (218 Hp) & Audi A6 (4B,C5, facelift 2001) 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 7 Series | A6 |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E32, facelift 1992) | A6 (4B,C5, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 730i (218 Hp) | 2.5 TDI V6 (180 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 1992 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1994 year | 2004 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.9 l/100 km | 12.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.3 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.1 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.31 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 240 g/km | |
| Power: | 218 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 233 km/h | 219 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.5 sec | 9.8 sec |
| Torque: | 290 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 370 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M60B30 | AKE, BAU, BDH |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2997 cm3 | 2496 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 6.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 18.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 67.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Tiptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4910 mm | 4796 mm |
| Width: | 1845 mm | 1810 mm |
| Height: | 1411 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2832 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1558 mm | 1569 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 551 l | |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2220 kg | 2260 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1700 kg | 1710 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 | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | 11.68 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7J x 16 |