The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 81,400
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 82,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 81,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 740d is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.3 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
199.7 in
Length
207.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
286 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.24 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
636 mi
BMW 740d
720 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
166.7 kWh
BMW 740d
141.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data