The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)

€ 89,900
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 97,900
 BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) BMW 740e iPerformance
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is 6.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 740e iPerformance.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740e iPerformance
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
74.9
85.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.9 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
120.9
200.7
207.3 in
Length
200.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740e iPerformance
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.74 %
BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740e iPerformance
D4 (4H)
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740e iPerformance
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CTBD
Engine Code
B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
322 hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740e iPerformance

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740e iPerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740e iPerformance

▶ REPLAY
17.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.17 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
BMW 740e iPerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740e iPerformance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
102 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
102 mpg
BMW 740e iPerformance
32 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
879 mi
Range
1243 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
1243 mi
BMW 740e iPerformance
Environmental Impact
119.3 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
119.3 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 740e iPerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
87 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740e iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data