The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 108,200

€ 85,200

€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 5.3 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the BMW 740Li.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
1471
1949
2111
1478
1902
2134
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1471 mm
Height
1478 mm
3122
5265
3210
5212
5265 mm
Length
5212 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
2170 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2525 kg

Weight Difference:
200 kg
9.22 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
CTEC
Engine Code
N54-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 bhp
322 bhp
BMW 740Li
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
850 NM
450 NM
BMW 740Li
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li
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5.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
5.71 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
39 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 740Li
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
766 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
510 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
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).
189.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data