The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 147,900
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi S8 plus cod
€ 85,100
 BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 147,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100

ⓘ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 plus cod is 2.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 740d
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d 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 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.9
202.6
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
202.6 in
Length
200 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 740d
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5545 lb
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.06 %
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 740d
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 740d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
DDTA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
597 hp
309 hp
BMW 740d
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 740d

Performance

Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 740d
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

▶ REPLAY
7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.84 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
13.84 lb/hp
BMW 740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740d
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
872 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
510 mi
872 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data