The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 147,900
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi S8 plus cod
€ 80,400
 BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 740i
€ 147,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,400

ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 740i.
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 740i
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.4 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.9
202.6
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
202.6 in
Length
199.7 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 740i
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.3 %
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)

General

Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 740i
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 740i
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
DDTA
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
597 hp
322 hp
BMW 740i
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740i

Performance

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

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 740i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740i
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
510 mi
514 mi
BMW 740i
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).
187.5 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 740i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data