The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 86,800
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 85,200
 BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 740Li
€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI is 2.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 740Li.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740Li
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.9 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
126.4
205.2
207.3 in
Length
205.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740Li
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5567 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.76 %
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740Li
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740Li
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li

Performance

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

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740Li
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
645 mi
510 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
189.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
189.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data