The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 74,900
€ 80,400
€ 74,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 740i.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740i
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.2
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.5 in
Height
58.2 in
117.8
202.2
120.9
199.7
202.2 in
Length
199.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740i
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.03 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740i
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
▶ REPLAY
17.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.09 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
37 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740i
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
874 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
874 mi
514 mi
BMW 740i
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
187.5 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
131.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
