The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 640i Gran Coupé Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi R8 Coupé V8 quattro (12 - 15)
€ 79,900
€ 117,600
€ 79,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘ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 640i Gran Coupé is 22.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé V8.
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
54.8
74.6
81.9
49.3
75
79.9
74.6 in
Width
75 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
54.8 in
Height
49.3 in
116.9
197.1
104.3
174.8
197.1 in
Length
174.8 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.41 %
General
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
F06
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
CNDA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
316 hp
424 hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
332 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Performance
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé V8
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12.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.5 lb/hp
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
12.73 lb/hp
8.5 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
30 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé V8
22 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
557 mi
Range
328 mi
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
557 mi
328 mi
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
269.1 kWh
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
147.7 kWh
269.1 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 640i Gran Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé V8
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
2
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
