The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 92,700
€ 85,200
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200
ⓘ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 TDI is 3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 740Li.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.2
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.5 in
Height
58.2 in
117.8
202.2
126.4
205.2
202.2 in
Length
205.2 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.82 %
General
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
CDSB
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
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13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740Li
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
756 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
510 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
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).
189.4 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
