The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 745e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 100,100
€ 101,000
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 101,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 745e.
Audi S8
BMW 745e
56.9
74.6
79.8
57.8
74.9
85.4
74.6 in
Width
74.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.8 in
115.9
198.9
120.9
201.6
198.9 in
Length
201.6 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
BMW 745e
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.65 %
General
Audi S8
BMW 745e
D3 (4E)
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
BMW 745e
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
BSM
Engine Code
B58
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
389 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
389 hp
BMW 745e
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 745e
Performance
Audi S8
BMW 745e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 745e
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
11.73 lb/hp
BMW 745e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
BMW 745e
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
112 mpg
BMW 745e
12 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
418 mi
Range
1361 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
1361 mi
BMW 745e
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).
39.8 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW 745e
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
72 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
BMW 745e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
