The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 82,600
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 84,800
 BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 82,600
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 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.3 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740d
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
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
68.5 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
120.9
199.7
207.4 in
Length
199.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740d
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.99 %
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740d
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
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 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
17.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.89 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
36 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
710 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
710 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).
144 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data