The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 104,400
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 99,700
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 740d
€ 104,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod is 0.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW 740d 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
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
202.2 in
Length
201.6 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5743 lb
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.76 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
D4 (4H)
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CTGA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
10.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.05 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 740d
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
866 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
572 mi
866 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
168.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data