The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 89,900
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 83,900
 BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740i
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is 7.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches wider.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740i
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
207.3 in
Length
200 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740i
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5545 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.48 %
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)

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
8-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 N55
CTBD
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
316 hp
BMW 740i
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i

Performance

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

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740i
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
879 mi
Range
629 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
629 mi
BMW 740i
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 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
1356 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data