The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 745Le xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 81,700
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 109,800
 BMW 745Le xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 745Le
€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,800

ⓘ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 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.3 inches taller than the BMW 745Le.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 745Le
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 745Le xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 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 745Le xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
126.4
207.1
207.4 in
Length
207.1 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 745Le
4332 lb
Curb Weight
4762 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.03 %
BMW 745Le xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 745Le
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 745Le
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
B58
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
389 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 hp
389 hp
BMW 745Le
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 745Le

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 745Le
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 745Le

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.54 lb/hp
12.24 lb/hp
BMW 745Le

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 745Le
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
102 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
102 mpg
BMW 745Le
30 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
861 mi
Range
1243 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
1243 mi
BMW 745Le
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).
43.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 745Le
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 745Le
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data