The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 74,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 105,600
 BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740Ld
€ 74,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,600

ⓘ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 is 10.1 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the BMW 740Ld.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Ld
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1485
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
1902
2169
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1460 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
3210
5238
5137 mm
Length
5238 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Ld
1915 kg
Kerb Weight
1990 kg
2530 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2570 kg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
3.77 %
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Ld
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Ld
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
247 bhp
316 bhp
BMW 740Ld
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
550 NM
680 NM
BMW 740Ld

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

74 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld

▶ REPLAY
7.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.3 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
7.75 kg/bhp
6.3 kg/bhp
BMW 740Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 740Ld
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
874 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
874 mi
808 mi
BMW 740Ld
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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
131.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
580 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
515 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data