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 1.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 740Li.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Li
57.9
76.7
83.1
58.5
74.9
85.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
122.9
207.3
126.4
206.2
207.3 in
Length
206.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Li
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.48 %
General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Li
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 740Li
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CTBA
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
▶ REPLAY
17.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.01 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.44 lb/hp
13.01 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 740Li
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
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)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
