The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 112,400
€ 99,600
€ 112,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,600
ⓘ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 4.8 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the BMW 740d.
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
1458
1949
2111
1478
1902
2169
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1458 mm
Height
1478 mm
2994
5146
3070
5098
5146 mm
Length
5098 mm
2994 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
1945 kg
2575 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2530 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
5.12 %
General
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
D4 (4H)
Generation
G11
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3993 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
513 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 bhp
316 bhp
BMW 740d
650 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi S8 cod
650 NM
680 NM
BMW 740d
Performance
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec
Audi S8 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
▶ REPLAY
4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.16 kg/bhp
Audi S8 cod
4 kg/bhp
6.16 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S8 cod
28 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 740d
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
554 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi S8 cod
554 mi
821 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
Audi S8 cod
191.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
235 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
515 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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