The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 108,200
€ 100,600
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 18.6 cm longer and 4.7 cm wider.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
1471
1949
2111
1471
1902
2134
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1471 mm
Height
1471 mm
3122
5265
3070
5079
5265 mm
Length
5079 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
2170 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2635 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
4.61 %
General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CTEC
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
376 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 bhp
376 bhp
BMW 750d BluePerformance
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
740 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
850 NM
740 NM
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW 750d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
5.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.51 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
5.71 kg/bhp
5.51 kg/bhp
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
39 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 750d BluePerformance
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
766 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
777 mi
BMW 750d BluePerformance
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).
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
