The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 86,800
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 88,500
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,500

ⓘ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 TFSI is 7.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches wider.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740d
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive 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 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive 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 TFSI
BMW 740d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740d
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TFSI
BMW 740d
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
14.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
14.08 lb/hp
14.38 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740d
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
645 mi
828 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data