The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 82,600
€ 81,400
€ 82,600
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 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 19.5 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 26.2 cm taller than the BMW 740d.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740d
1741
1949
2111
1479
1902
2134
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1741 mm
Height
1479 mm
3122
5267
3070
5072
5267 mm
Length
5072 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740d
2005 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.74 %
General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740d
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 740d
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
550 NM
600 NM
BMW 740d
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
▶ REPLAY
8.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.46 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
8.12 kg/bhp
6.46 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
43 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
861 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
