The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 81,400
 BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.3 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740d
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 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 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
207.4 in
Length
199.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740d
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.02 %
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740d
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740d
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CDSB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data