The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 85,100
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘ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 BMW 740d is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
200 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.29 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.84 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 740d
41 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
872 mi
Range
756 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
152.2 kWh
BMW 740d
117.3 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data