Comparison BMW M3 Coupe (E92) 4.0i (420 Hp) Automatic & Audi S8 (D2) 4.2 V8 (360 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | M3 | S8 |
| Generation: | M3 Coupe (E92) | S8 (D2) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.0i (420 Hp) Automatic | 4.2 V8 (360 Hp) quattro Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2007 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 2013 year | 2002 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.9 l/100 km | 21.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.5 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | 13.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.29 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | Euro 3 |
| CO2 emissions: | 263 g/km | 334 g/km |
| Power: | 420 hp | 360 hp |
| Max power in: | 8300 rpm. | 7000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 4.6 sec | 6.6 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 430 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | S65B40 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3999 cm3 | 4172 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.8 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11.6 l | 11.0 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 5 |
| Compression ratio: | 12 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | 5 Tiptronic |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4615 mm | 5034 mm |
| Width: | 1804 mm | 1880 mm |
| Height: | 1424 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2761 mm | 2880 mm |
| Front track: | 1538 mm | 1591 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1539 mm | 1580 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 430 l | 525 l |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2080 kg | 2350 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1675 kg | 1750 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 100 kg |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2300 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.7 m | 12.3 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 95 kg | |
| Tire size: | 245/40 R18; 265/40 ZR 18 | 245/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 9.5J x 18 | 8J x 18 |