The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 60 TFSI e quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 106,100
€ 81,400
€ 106,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘ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 60 TFSI e is 3.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
BMW 740d
58
76.6
83.9
58.2
74.9
84
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
118
203.6
120.9
199.7
203.6 in
Length
199.7 in
118 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
BMW 740d
5236 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
6371 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
937 lb
17.9 %
General
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
BMW 740d
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
443 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
443 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
11.82 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
94 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
94 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
1616 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
1616 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
47.3 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).
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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
47.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
92 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 60 TFSI e
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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