The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
€ 145,800

€ 97,900

€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,900
ⓘ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 740e iPerformance.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 740e iPerformance
57.9
76.7
83.1
58.2
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
122.9
207.3
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 740e iPerformance
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.14 %

General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 740e iPerformance
D4 (4H)
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 740e iPerformance
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
B48

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
4
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
322 hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 740e iPerformance
Performance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 740e iPerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740e iPerformance
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9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 740e iPerformance
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
102 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
102 mpg
BMW 740e iPerformance
15 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
463 mi
Range
1243 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
1243 mi
BMW 740e iPerformance
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).
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).
43.6 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
43.6 kWh
BMW 740e iPerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
87 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 740e iPerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data