The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 140,000
€ 85,200
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S8 is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 740Li.
Audi S8
BMW 740Li
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
126.4
205.2
203.9 in
Length
205.2 in
118 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
BMW 740Li
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
14.54 %
General
Audi S8
BMW 740Li
D5 (4N)
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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
BMW 740Li
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S8
563 hp
322 hp
BMW 740Li
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S8
590 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 740Li
Performance
Audi S8
BMW 740Li
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 740Li
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9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
Audi S8
9.03 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
BMW 740Li
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 740Li
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
451 mi
Range
510 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
510 mi
BMW 740Li
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).
189.4 kWh
Audi S8
214 kWh
189.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
BMW 740Li
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
