The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 640d Coupé Steptronic (11 - 14) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (07 - 10)
€ 78,800
€ 109,100
€ 78,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,100
ⓘ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 BMW 640d Coupé is 18.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 4.6 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI.
BMW 640d Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
53.9
74.6
81.9
49.3
75
79.9
74.6 in
Width
75 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
53.9 in
Height
49.3 in
112.4
192.7
104.3
174.4
192.7 in
Length
174.4 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 640d Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.67 %
General
BMW 640d Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
F13
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 640d Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
BYH
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 7800 rpm
BMW 640d Coupé
309 hp
414 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 640d Coupé
465 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 640d Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 640d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 lb/hp
BMW 640d Coupé
12.77 lb/hp
8.71 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 640d Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 640d Coupé
44 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
36 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
805 mi
Range
336 mi
BMW 640d Coupé
805 mi
336 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
263.3 kWh
BMW 640d Coupé
111 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 640d Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
948 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
