The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 91,100
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 4.2 FSI
€ 94,200
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 740i
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200

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 740i.
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 740i
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
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 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
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 740i
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.77 %
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 740i
D4 (4H)
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 740i
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CDRA
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
366 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

 REPLAY
11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
11.51 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
BMW 740i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 740i
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
713 mi
BMW 740i
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data