The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 750d xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)
€ 77,600

€ 116,500

€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 3.0 TDI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 750d.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 750d
57.5
76.7
83.1
57.8
74.9
85.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
117.8
202.2
120.9
200.7
202.2 in
Length
200.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 750d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5798 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.45 %

General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 750d
D4 (4H)
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 750d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CTBA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 hp
395 hp
BMW 750d
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW 750d
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 750d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 750d
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16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.3 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
16.97 lb/hp
11.3 lb/hp
BMW 750d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 750d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 750d
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
864 mi
Range
769 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
769 mi
BMW 750d
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).
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).
129.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 750d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 750d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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