The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 92,000
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 84,800
 BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 92,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 7.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW 740d
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.9 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
120.9
199.7
207.3 in
Length
199.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW 740d
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.48 %
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

General

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW 740d
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW 740d
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CHJA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW 740d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
18.17 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
710 mi
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
769 mi
710 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
144 kWh
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data