The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 100,200
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 81,400
 BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 100,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 19.5 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 26.2 cm taller than the BMW 740d.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
1949
2111
1479
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
1902
2134
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1741 mm
Height
1479 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
3070
5072
5267 mm
Length
5072 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
2020 kg
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
2595 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2505 kg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.47 %
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CEUA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3993 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
414 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
414 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 740d
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
600 NM
600 NM
BMW 740d

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
4.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.46 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4.88 kg/bhp
6.46 kg/bhp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
30 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
588 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
179.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
221 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data