The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 103,300
 BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) BMW 740Le iPerformance
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,300

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.1 inches taller than the BMW 740Le iPerformance.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 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
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
126.4
206.2
207.4 in
Length
206.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5732 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.94 %
BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CDSB
Engine Code
B48
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740Le iPerformance

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Le iPerformance

▶ REPLAY
13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
13.8 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
102 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
102 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
25 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
1243 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
1243 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
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).
43.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data