Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic & Audi A4 Avant (B6 8E) 1.8 T (150 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 7 Series | A4 |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) | A4 Avant (B6 8E) |
| Engine / modification: | 740d (245 Hp) Steptronic | 1.8 T (150 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2002 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.7 l/100 km | 11.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7 l/100 km | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.8 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.32 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 95 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 245 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 242 km/h | 219 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.4 sec | 9.1 sec |
| Torque: | 560 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 1750-4600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M67D40 | AVJ |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3901 cm3 | 1781 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9.5 l | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 16 l | 6.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | Turbocharging |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 18 | 9.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4984 mm | 4548 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1772 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1428 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2650 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1528 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1526 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 442 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1184 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2495 kg | 1980 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1960 kg | 1430 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | 11.1 m |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 W | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R15 |