The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 85,300
€ 103,200
€ 85,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is 2.7 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the BMW 740Li.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Li
1471
1949
2111
1485
1902
2169
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1471 mm
Height
1485 mm
3122
5265
3210
5238
5265 mm
Length
5238 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Li
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
1900 kg
2585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
5.47 %
General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Li
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Li
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CTBA
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
322 bhp
BMW 740Li
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
580 NM
450 NM
BMW 740Li
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
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7.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.9 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.91 kg/bhp
5.9 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
47 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740Li
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
849 mi
Range
664 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
849 mi
664 mi
BMW 740Li
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
515 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
