The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 79,100
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 105,700
 BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 740Ld
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,700

ⓘ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 TFSI is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 740Ld.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740Ld
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (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
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
126.4
207.1
202.2 in
Length
207.1 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740Ld
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5831 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.94 %
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740Ld
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
BMW 740Ld
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Ld
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740Ld

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld

▶ REPLAY
13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.13 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
13.73 lb/hp
14.13 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740Ld
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
850 mi
BMW 740Ld
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data