Comparison Ford Explorer III 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) & Audi A8 Long (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) 4.2 BiTDI V8 (326 Hp) quattro DPF Tiptronic
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| Brand: | Ford | Audi |
| Model: | Explorer | A8 |
| Generation: | Explorer III | A8 Long (D3, 4E, facelift 2005) |
| Engine / modification: | 4.6i V8 (242 Hp) | 4.2 BiTDI V8 (326 Hp) quattro DPF Tiptronic |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Off-road vehicle | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.8 l/100 km | 13.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 12.4 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.27 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 242 hp | 326 hp |
| Max power in: | 4750 rpm. | 3750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 158 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.6 sec | 6.1 sec |
| Torque: | 382 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 650 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | BVN | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4601 cm3 | 4134 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 10.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 14.9 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | - | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4 | 16.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 6 Tiptronic |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4813 mm | 5192 mm |
| Width: | 1832 mm | 1894 mm |
| Height: | 1814 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2890 mm | 3074 mm |
| Front track: | 1547 mm | 1629 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1555 mm | 1615 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 391 l | 500 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2492 l | |
| Front suspension: | Torsion | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent on trapezoidal lever |
| Max weight: | 2595 kg | 2595 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1990 kg | 1995 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.5 m | |
| Tire size: | 245/70 R16 | 235/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 |