The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 140,000
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S8
€ 105,700
 BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 740Ld
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,700

ⓘ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 is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 740Ld.
Audi S8
BMW 740Ld
58
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
118
203.9
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
126.4
207.1
203.9 in
Length
207.1 in
118 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
BMW 740Ld
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5831 lb
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
12.14 %
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi S8
BMW 740Ld
D5 (4N)
Generation
G12
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8
BMW 740Ld
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi S8
563 hp
316 hp
BMW 740Ld
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S8
590 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 740Ld

Performance

Audi S8
BMW 740Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld

▶ REPLAY
9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.13 lb/hp
Audi S8
9.03 lb/hp
14.13 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
BMW 740Ld
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 740Ld
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
451 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
850 mi
BMW 740Ld
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi S8
214 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 740Ld
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
BMW 740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data