The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 85,100
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 100,200
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200

ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
200 in
Length
207.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.95 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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 4.0 TFSI cod
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
13.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.84 lb/hp
10.76 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 740d
41 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
872 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 740d
872 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 740d
117.3 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data