The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 96,100
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
€ 105,700
 BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 740Ld
€ 96,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,700

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.3 inches taller than the BMW 740Ld.
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
BMW 740Ld
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
68.5 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
126.4
207.1
207.4 in
Length
207.1 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
BMW 740Ld
4321 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5831 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.2 %
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
BMW 740Ld
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
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 740Ld
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CDRA
Engine Code
B57-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
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
366 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Ld
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740Ld

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
BMW 740Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld

▶ REPLAY
11.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.13 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
11.81 lb/hp
14.13 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
24 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740Ld
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
577 mi
850 mi
BMW 740Ld
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
183.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data