The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 740Le iPerformance xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19)
€ 104,400

€ 106,700

€ 104,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 106,700
ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod is 4.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 740Le iPerformance.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740Le iPerformance
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.5
74.9
85.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.5 in
Height
58.5 in
117.8
202.2
126.4
206.2
202.2 in
Length
206.2 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.79 %

General
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740Le iPerformance
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 740Le iPerformance
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CTGA
Engine Code
B48

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Performance
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740Le iPerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Le iPerformance
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10.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.21 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.05 lb/hp
14.21 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
84 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
84 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
19 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
572 mi
Range
1021 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
572 mi
1021 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
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).
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).
53.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
168.7 kWh
53.1 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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