The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 118,500
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi S8 cod
€ 88,500
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,500

ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.9
202.6
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
202.6 in
Length
200 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.7 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 5800 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
14.38 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S8 cod
25 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740d
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi S8 cod
542 mi
828 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi S8 cod
178.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8 cod
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data