The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 97,100
€ 85,100
€ 97,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 50 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 740d.
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 740d
58.5
76.6
83.9
57.9
74.9
84
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
123.1
208.7
120.9
200
208.7 in
Length
200 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 740d
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.51 %
General
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 740d
D5 (4N)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 740d
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
DDVC
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
282 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.84 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
16.22 lb/hp
13.84 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
42 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
799 mi
Range
872 mi
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
799 mi
872 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
