The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 110,300

€ 88,500

€ 110,300
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 4.0 TFSI cod is 7.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches wider.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
57.9
76.7
83.1
57.9
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
122.9
207.3
120.9
200
207.3 in
Length
200 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.7 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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
CTGA
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
429 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
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
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10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.53 lb/hp
14.38 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740d
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
566 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
566 mi
828 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
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
170.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 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
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data