The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 95,200
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 55 TFSI
€ 105,600
 BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740Ld
€ 95,200
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 55 TFSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 740Ld.
Audi A8 55 TFSI
BMW 740Ld
58
Blueprint Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
118
203.6
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
203.6 in
Length
206.2 in
118 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 55 TFSI
BMW 740Ld
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Audi A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.75 %
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Audi A8 55 TFSI
BMW 740Ld
D5 (4N)
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 55 TFSI
BMW 740Ld
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CZSE
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
335 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Ld
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740Ld

Performance

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

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 55 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 55 TFSI
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A8 55 TFSI
30 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740Ld
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A8 55 TFSI
574 mi
808 mi
BMW 740Ld
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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 55 TFSI
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1510 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data