The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 103,200
 BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,200

ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 740Li.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 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
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
126.4
206.2
202.2 in
Length
206.2 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.22 %
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CDSB
Engine Code
B58-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 5500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 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
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 740Li
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
664 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
664 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data