Audi R8 Spyder vs BMW 8 Series Convertible Comparison

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	10	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Direct Injection	Direct Injection
Engine	5.2 L	4.4 L
Compression Ratio	--	10.0:1

Transmission

Drive Type	AWD	4x4
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	--	8-Speed

Performance

Power	547	450
Torque	540 Nm	650 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Acceleration	3.6 s	--
Top Speed	318 kmph	250 kmph
Engine Displacement	--	4395 cc
Mileage Highway	--	7.1 kmpl
Mileage City	--	13 kmpl

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	113 L L	459 L L
Seating Capacity	2 seats	4 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	80 L	70 L
Length	4427 mm	4894 mm
Width	2037 mm	1894 mm
Height	1244 mm	1365 mm
Wheel Base	2649 mm	2855 mm
No Of Doors	2	2
Ground Clearance	--	124 mm
Kerb Weight	--	2055 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs	Ventilated Discs
Front Suspension	--	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	--	Multi-Link
Shock Absorbers Type	--	Coil Spring

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	19 Inch	18 Inch
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R19	R18
Tyre Size	--	245/45 R18

Steering

Steering Type	Power	Power
Steering Column	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Gear Type	--	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	--	6.0 m

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	No	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	--	No
Parking Sensors	--	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

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Valve Configuration

DOHC DOHC

DOHC DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	No	No
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	No	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	Yes	--
Heated Seats - Rear	No	--
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	No
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	--
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	No	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	No	--
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	--	No
On Board Computer	--	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	--	Yes
DVD Player	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	No
Moon Roof	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	--	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	--	No
Rear Window Defogger	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	No
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	HID HID
Electric Adjustable Seats	--	Yes

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