The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 145,800
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
€ 99,600
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740d
€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,600

ⓘ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. The Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod is 6.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 740d
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.9 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
207.3 in
Length
200.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 740d
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
9.54 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 740d
D4 (4H)
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 740d
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
316 hp
BMW 740d
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 740d
15 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
463 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
821 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data