The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 140,000
€ 84,800
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800
ⓘ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 is 4.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 740d.
Audi S8
BMW 740d
58
76.6
83.9
58.2
74.9
84
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
118
203.9
120.9
199.7
203.9 in
Length
199.7 in
118 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
BMW 740d
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
12.14 %
General
Audi S8
BMW 740d
D5 (4N)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
BMW 740d
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S8
563 hp
302 hp
BMW 740d
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S8
590 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 740d
Performance
Audi S8
BMW 740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
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9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Audi S8
9.03 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
BMW 740d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 740d
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
451 mi
Range
710 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
710 mi
BMW 740d
Environmental Impact
214 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).
144 kWh
Audi S8
214 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 740d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
BMW 740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
