The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 102,300
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 88,700
 BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740Li
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,700

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 740Li.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.3
Blueprint BMW 740Li 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
202.2 in
Length
205.5 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5567 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.22 %
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)

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
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 two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
CTEC
Engine Code
N55-B30
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 5800 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Li
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li

Performance

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

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740Li
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
629 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
629 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data