The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 760i Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 138,700
 BMW 760i Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 760i
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.6 inches taller than the BMW 760i.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 760i
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint BMW 760i Steptronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint BMW 760i Steptronic (13 - 15)
120.9
200
207.4 in
Length
200 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 760i
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5941 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.75 %
BMW 760i Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 760i
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
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 760i
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N74
CDSB
Engine Code
N74-B60
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
537 hp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
537 hp
BMW 760i
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW 760i

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 760i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 760i

▶ REPLAY
13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW 760i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 760i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
18 mpg
BMW 760i
25 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
388 mi
BMW 760i
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).
242.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
242.5 kWh
BMW 760i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 760i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data