The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 100,600
 BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 750d BluePerformance
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,600

ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 750d BluePerformance.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
202.2 in
Length
200 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5809 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
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 750d BluePerformance
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CDSB
Engine Code
N57-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
376 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
376 hp
BMW 750d BluePerformance
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW 750d BluePerformance

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 750d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.14 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
12.14 lb/hp
BMW 750d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 750d BluePerformance
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
777 mi
BMW 750d BluePerformance
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).
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 750d BluePerformance
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 750d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data