The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 100,100
€ 105,600
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW 740Ld.
Audi S8
BMW 740Ld
56.9
74.6
79.8
58.5
74.9
85.4
74.6 in
Width
74.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
56.9 in
Height
58.5 in
115.9
198.9
126.4
206.2
198.9 in
Length
206.2 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
BMW 740Ld
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.24 %
General
Audi S8
BMW 740Ld
D3 (4E)
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
BMW 740Ld
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
BSM
Engine Code
B57-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
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Ld
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740Ld
Performance
Audi S8
BMW 740Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Ld
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740Ld
12 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
418 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
808 mi
BMW 740Ld
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).
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).
123.4 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
