The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 81,400
 BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
Audi S8
BMW 740d
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
74.6 in
Width
74.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
56.9 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
198.9 in
Length
199.7 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
BMW 740d
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.22 %
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Audi S8
BMW 740d
D3 (4E)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8
BMW 740d
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
BSM
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Audi S8
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
12 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data