Comparison BMW 7 Series L (E38) 730iL (218 Hp) & Audi A6 (4B,C5, facelift 2001) 4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 7 Series | A6 |
| Generation: | 7 Series L (E38) | A6 (4B,C5, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 730iL (218 Hp) | 4.2 V8 (300 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1996 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 | 19.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.0 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.8 l/100 km | 13.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.34 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 82 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 312 g/km | |
| Power: | 218 hp | 300 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 6.9 sec |
| Torque: | 290 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 3000-4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | ARS, ASG | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2997 cm3 | 4172 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 12.0 l | 11.0 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: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 67.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 Tiptronic |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5124 mm | 4833 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1850 mm |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2759 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1578 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1590 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 434 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2285 kg | 2290 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1750 kg | 1750 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): | 12.2 m | 11.68 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 215/65 R16 | 235/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 8J x 16 |