The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 100,200
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 88,500
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 100,200
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 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.6 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
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
68.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
207.4 in
Length
200 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
V8 gasoline 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
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
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
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
10.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.76 lb/hp
14.38 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740d
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
588 mi
828 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
179.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data