The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 95,200
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 55 TFSI
€ 85,100
 BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 95,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 55 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Audi A8 55 TFSI
BMW 740d
58
Blueprint Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
118
203.6
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
203.6 in
Length
200 in
118 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 55 TFSI
BMW 740d
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5545 lb
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.24 %
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A8 55 TFSI
BMW 740d
D5 (4N)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 55 TFSI
BMW 740d
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CZSE
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
335 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Audi A8 55 TFSI
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 55 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.84 lb/hp
Audi A8 55 TFSI
13.19 lb/hp
13.84 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 55 TFSI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
30 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
872 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
574 mi
872 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 55 TFSI
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data