The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 97,100
€ 99,700
€ 97,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700
ⓘ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 18.2 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 1.8 cm taller than the BMW 740d.
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 740d
1485
1945
2130
1467
1902
2169
1945 mm
Width
1902 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1485 mm
Height
1467 mm
3128
5302
3070
5120
5302 mm
Length
5120 mm
3128 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 740d
2075 kg
Kerb Weight
1990 kg
2700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2605 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
4.1 %
General
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 740d
D5 (4N)
Generation
G11
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 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 B57
DDVC
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
282 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
282 bhp
316 bhp
BMW 740d
600 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
600 NM
680 NM
BMW 740d
Performance
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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7.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.3 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
7.36 kg/bhp
6.3 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
50 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 740d
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
799 mi
Range
866 mi
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
799 mi
866 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
182 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
625 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
515 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
