The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 100,200
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 80,400
 BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 740i
€ 100,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,400

ⓘ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 7.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.3 inches taller than the BMW 740i.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740i
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
68.5 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
207.4 in
Length
199.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740i
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.2 %
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)

General

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740i
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
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 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740i
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
CEUA
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i

Performance

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

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740i
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
588 mi
514 mi
BMW 740i
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).
187.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
179.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data