The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 118,500
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi S8 cod
€ 88,700
 BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740Li
€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,700

ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 740Li.
Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Li
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.3
Blueprint BMW 740Li 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.9
202.6
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
202.6 in
Length
205.5 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Li
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5567 lb
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.35 %
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Li
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Li
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
N55-B30
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 5800 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Li
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li

Performance

Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi S8 cod
25 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 740Li
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
629 mi
Audi S8 cod
542 mi
629 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi S8 cod
178.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8 cod
BMW 740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data