The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 750Li xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 74,900
€ 104,600
€ 74,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 750Li.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 750Li
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.3
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
117.8
202.2
126.4
205.5
202.2 in
Length
205.5 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 750Li
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4652 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5941 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.24 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 750Li
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 750Li
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
443 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
443 hp
BMW 750Li
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 750Li
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 750Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 750Li
▶ REPLAY
17.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.09 lb/hp
10.5 lb/hp
BMW 750Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 750Li
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
37 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 750Li
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
874 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
874 mi
529 mi
BMW 750Li
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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
131.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 750Li
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 750Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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