The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 112,400
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi S8 cod
€ 81,400
 BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 112,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S8 cod is 2.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.4 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.9
202.6
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
202.6 in
Length
199.7 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.87 %
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

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

190 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S8 cod
23 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi S8 cod
554 mi
720 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi S8 cod
191.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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