The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 70,000
€ 94,200
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200
ⓘ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 3.9 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 1.8 cm lower than the BMW 740i.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740i
1460
1949
2111
1478
1902
2169
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1460 mm
Height
1478 mm
2992
5137
3070
5098
5137 mm
Length
5098 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740i
1870 kg
Kerb Weight
1800 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2400 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.74 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740i
D4 (4H)
Generation
G11
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CLAB
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 bhp
322 bhp
BMW 740i
400 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
400 NM
450 NM
BMW 740i
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
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9.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.59 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
9.3 kg/bhp
5.59 kg/bhp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 740i
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
932 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
713 mi
BMW 740i
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
635 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
515 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
