The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 99,700
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 740d
€ 92,700
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 4.2 TDI is 0.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740d
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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 4.2 TDI
BMW 740d
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5743 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.86 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740d
D4 (4H)
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
BMW 740d
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CDSB
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 740d
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
866 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
866 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
152.2 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 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data