The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 118,500
€ 105,600
€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,600
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 740Ld.
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Ld
57.4
76.7
83.1
58.5
74.9
85.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
117.9
202.6
126.4
206.2
202.6 in
Length
206.2 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Ld
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.92 %
General
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Ld
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
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 740Ld
V8 gasoline 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
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Ld
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740Ld
Performance
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Ld
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S8 cod
25 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 740Ld
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
542 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi S8 cod
542 mi
808 mi
BMW 740Ld
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).
123.4 kWh
Audi S8 cod
178.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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