The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 96,100
€ 88,500
€ 96,100
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 4.2 FSI 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 4.2 FSI
BMW 740d
68.5
76.7
83.1
57.9
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
122.9
207.4
120.9
200
207.4 in
Length
200 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
BMW 740d
4321 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.72 %
General
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
BMW 740d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CDRA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
366 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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11.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
11.81 lb/hp
14.38 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
24 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740d
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
577 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
577 mi
828 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
183.8 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 4.2 FSI
183.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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
