The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 840i Gran Coupé xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 117,000

€ 94,800

€ 117,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 25.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6.1 inches lower than the BMW 840i Gran Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
49.3
75
79.9
55.4
76.1
84.1
75 in
Width
76.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
49.3 in
Height
55.4 in
104.3
174.4
119
200.1
174.4 in
Length
200.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
119 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
3616 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
15.02 %

General
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
42
Generation
G16
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CNDA
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
424 hp
335 hp
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 840i Gran Coupé
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8.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
8.53 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
18 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
12 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
350 mi
Range
564 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
350 mi
564 mi
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
Environmental Impact
252 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
252 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 840i Gran Coupé
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
5
496 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data