The Comparative Analysis :

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12) vs. BMW 640d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14)

€ 111,100
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12) Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
€ 82,200
BMW 640d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14) BMW 640d Coupé
€ 111,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI is 18.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 4.6 inches lower than the BMW 640d Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 640d Coupé
49.3
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
75
79.9
53.9
Blueprint BMW 640d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14)
74.6
81.9
75 in
Width
74.6 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
49.3 in
Height
53.9 in
Blueprint Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
104.3
174.4
Blueprint BMW 640d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14)
112.4
192.7
174.4 in
Length
192.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 640d Coupé
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.56 %
BMW 640d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (12 - 14)

General

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 640d Coupé
42
Generation
F13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 640d Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CNDA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
424 hp
309 hp
BMW 640d Coupé
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 640d Coupé

Performance

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 640d Coupé
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 640d Coupé

 REPLAY
8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.34 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
8.5 lb/hp
13.34 lb/hp
BMW 640d Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 640d Coupé
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 640d Coupé
11 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
328 mi
Range
763 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
328 mi
763 mi
BMW 640d Coupé
Environmental Impact
269.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.3 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
269.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 640d Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 640d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data