The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 745e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 92,700
€ 101,000
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,000
ⓘ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 745e.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 745e
57.5
76.7
83.1
57.8
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
117.8
202.2
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 745e
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 745e
D4 (4H)
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
BMW 745e
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CDSB
Engine Code
B58
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
389 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
389 hp
BMW 745e
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 745e
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 745e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 745e
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13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
11.73 lb/hp
BMW 745e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 745e
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
112 mpg
BMW 745e
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
756 mi
Range
1361 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
1361 mi
BMW 745e
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).
39.8 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW 745e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
72 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 745e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
