The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 102,300
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 105,600
 BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740Ld
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,600

ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 740Ld.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Ld
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 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
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
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 740Ld
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.92 %
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Ld
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
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 740Ld
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CTEC
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Ld
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740Ld

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740Ld
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
808 mi
BMW 740Ld
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data