The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 85,100
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 92,000
 Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 740d is 7.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches narrower.
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
200 in
Length
207.3 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.75 %
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Performance

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

▶ REPLAY
13.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.84 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 740d
41 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
872 mi
Range
769 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
769 mi
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 740d
117.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data