The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 103,300
 BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) BMW 740Le iPerformance
€ 108,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 740Le iPerformance.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
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
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
126.4
206.2
207.3 in
Length
206.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5732 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.15 %
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
CTEC
Engine Code
B48
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740Le iPerformance

Performance

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Le iPerformance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
102 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 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
766 mi
Range
1243 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
1243 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Environmental Impact
150.2 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
150.2 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
306 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
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data