The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro (09 - 12) vs. BMW 840d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 147,100
€ 100,000
€ 147,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,000
ⓘ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 16.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the BMW 840d Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW 840d Coupé
49.3
76
79.9
52.8
74.9
84.1
76 in
Width
74.9 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.1 in
49.3 in
Height
52.8 in
104.3
174.6
111.1
190.7
174.6 in
Length
190.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
111.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW 840d Coupé
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.02 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW 840d Coupé
42
Generation
G15
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 5.2 FSI
BMW 840d Coupé
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
BUJ, CTYA
Engine Code
B57-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
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
518 hp
316 hp
BMW 840d Coupé
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
391 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 840d Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW 840d Coupé
196 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 840d Coupé
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7.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
7.21 lb/hp
13.29 lb/hp
BMW 840d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW 840d Coupé
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
16 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 840d Coupé
11 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
375 mi
Range
672 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
375 mi
672 mi
BMW 840d 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).
125.5 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
282.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 840d Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
557 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
BMW 840d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
