The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 840d Coupé xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro R-tronic (09 - 12)
€ 100,000

€ 153,000

€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 153,000
ⓘ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 BMW 840d Coupé is 16.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI.
BMW 840d Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
52.8
74.9
84.1
49.3
76
79.9
74.9 in
Width
76 in
84.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
52.8 in
Height
49.3 in
111.1
190.7
104.3
174.6
190.7 in
Length
174.6 in
111.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 840d Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.76 %

General
BMW 840d Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
G15
Generation
42
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
BMW 840d Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
BUJ, CTYA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 8000 rpm
BMW 840d Coupé
316 hp
518 hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 6500 rpm
BMW 840d Coupé
502 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 840d Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
196 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 840d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
13.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.24 lb/hp
BMW 840d Coupé
13.29 lb/hp
7.24 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 840d Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 840d Coupé
39 mpg
17 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
31 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
672 mi
Range
402 mi
BMW 840d Coupé
672 mi
402 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
125.5 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 840d Coupé
125.5 kWh
263.3 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 840d Coupé
Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
2.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data