The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 77,600
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 81,400
 BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400

ⓘ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 is 2.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740d
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
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
BMW 740d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740d
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CTBA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
16.97 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data