The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12) vs. BMW 640d Coupé Steptronic (11 - 14)
€ 147,100
€ 78,800
€ 147,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,800
ⓘ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 5.2 FSI is 18.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 4.6 inches lower than the BMW 640d Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW 640d Coupé
49.3
76
79.9
53.9
74.6
81.9
76 in
Width
74.6 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
49.3 in
Height
53.9 in
104.3
174.6
112.4
192.7
174.6 in
Length
192.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
112.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW 640d Coupé
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.3 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW 640d Coupé
42
Generation
F13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW 640d Coupé
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
518 hp
309 hp
BMW 640d Coupé
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 640d Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW 640d Coupé
196 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 640d Coupé
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7.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
7.21 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 640d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW 640d Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
16 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 640d Coupé
11 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
375 mi
Range
805 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
375 mi
805 mi
BMW 640d Coupé
Environmental Impact
282.3 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).
111 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
282.3 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 640d Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW 640d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
