The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 118,500
€ 94,200
€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200
ⓘ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 4.9 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 2 cm lower than the BMW 740i.
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740i
1458
1949
2111
1478
1902
2169
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1458 mm
Height
1478 mm
2994
5147
3070
5098
5147 mm
Length
5098 mm
2994 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740i
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
1800 kg
2590 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2400 kg
Weight Difference:
250 kg
12.2 %
General
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740i
D4 (4H)
Generation
G11
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740i
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3993 CC
Engine Capacity
2998 CC
513 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 bhp
322 bhp
BMW 740i
650 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Audi S8 cod
650 NM
450 NM
BMW 740i
Performance
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Audi S8 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
▶ REPLAY
4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.59 kg/bhp
Audi S8 cod
4 kg/bhp
5.59 kg/bhp
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S8 cod
30 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 740i
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
542 mi
Range
713 mi
Audi S8 cod
542 mi
713 mi
BMW 740i
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi S8 cod
178.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
515 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data














