The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)

€ 74,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 106,700
 BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19) BMW 740Le iPerformance
€ 74,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700

ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 740Le iPerformance.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)
74.9
85.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)
126.4
206.2
202.2 in
Length
206.2 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.72 %
BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
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
BMW 740Le iPerformance
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
247 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740Le iPerformance

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Le iPerformance

▶ REPLAY
17.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.21 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
17.09 lb/hp
14.21 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
84 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
84 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
30 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
874 mi
Range
1021 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
874 mi
1021 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
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).
53.1 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
131.6 kWh
53.1 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data