Comparison BMW 7 Series L (E38) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic & Audi A5 Sportback (8TA) 3.0 TDI V6 (240 Hp) quattro
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| Brand: | BMW | Audi |
| Model: | 7 Series | A5 |
| Generation: | 7 Series L (E38) | A5 Sportback (8TA) |
| Engine / modification: | 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic | 3.0 TDI V6 (240 Hp) quattro |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2011 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 19.5 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.3 l/100 km | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13.0 l/100 km | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 95 l | 64 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 176 g/km | |
| Power: | 286 hp | 240 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 4000-4400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 6.3 sec |
| Torque: | 420 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 500 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | CAPA, CCWA, CCLA | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4398 cm3 | 2967 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.9 l |
| Coolant: | 12.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 16.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.7 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 |
| Length: | 5124 mm | 4711 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1854 mm |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1391 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1590 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1575 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 480 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 980 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 2410 kg | 2215 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1875 kg | 1685 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 90 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | 11.5 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 225/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 7.5J x 17 |