Comparison BMW 8 Series (E31) 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) & Audi A6 Avant (4G, C7) 2.0 TDI (177 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 8 Series | A6 |
| Generation: | 8 Series (E31) | A6 Avant (4G, C7) |
| Engine / modification: | 840i 4.0 (286 Hp) | 2.0 TDI (177 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 1996 year | 2014 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 19.2 l/100 km | 6.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9 l/100 km | 4.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 65 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 132 g/km | |
| Power: | 286 hp | 177 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 4200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 222 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.9 sec | 9.0 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M60B40 | CMGB, CGLC |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3982 cm3 | 1968 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 5.0 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 16 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 4780 mm | 4926 mm |
| Width: | 1855 mm | 1874 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2086 mm | |
| Height: | 1340 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2648 mm | 2912 mm |
| Front track: | 1554 mm | 1874 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1562 mm | 1618 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 117 mm | |
| Front overhang: | 912 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1102 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 320 l | 565 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1680 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2180 kg | 2350 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1780 kg | 1640 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1800 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.9 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 85 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/50 R16 | 225/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7.5J x 16 |