The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 81,700
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 80,400
 BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 740i
€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,400

ⓘ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 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.3 inches taller than the BMW 740i.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740i
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 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 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 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
BMW 740i
4332 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.52 %
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740i
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.54 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
BMW 740i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740i
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
514 mi
BMW 740i
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).
187.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data