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 7.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches wider.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
57.9
76.7
83.1
57.9
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
122.9
207.3
120.9
200
207.3 in
Length
200 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.6 %
General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
376 hp
BMW 750d BluePerformance
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 750d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.14 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
12.14 lb/hp
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 750d BluePerformance
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
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)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 750d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
