The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 74,600
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 81,400
 BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 74,600
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 TFSI is 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740d
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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 TFSI
BMW 740d
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.3 %
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740d
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
BMW 740d
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
286 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
27 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
636 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
166.7 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 TFSI
166.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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