The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 91,100
€ 99,600
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,600
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 1.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 740d
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.2
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
117.8
202.2
120.9
200.7
202.2 in
Length
200.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 740d
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.8 %
General
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
BMW 740d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CDRA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
366 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
11.51 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 740d
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
588 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
821 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
