The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 112,400
€ 85,200
€ 112,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200
ⓘ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 6.6 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the BMW 740Li.
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Li
1458
1949
2111
1478
1902
2134
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1458 mm
Height
1478 mm
2994
5146
3210
5212
5146 mm
Length
5212 mm
2994 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Li
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
1970 kg
2575 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2525 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
3.9 %
General
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Li
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Li
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
N54-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3993 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
513 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 bhp
322 bhp
BMW 740Li
650 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi S8 cod
650 NM
450 NM
BMW 740Li
Performance
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec
Audi S8 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
▶ REPLAY
4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Audi S8 cod
4 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S8 cod
28 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 740Li
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
554 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi S8 cod
554 mi
510 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
189.4 kWh
Audi S8 cod
191.4 kWh
189.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L








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