The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 84,800

€ 74,000

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 740d is 6.5 cm shorter, 4.7 cm narrower and 1.9 cm taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
BMW 740d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
1479
1902
2134
1460
1949
2111
1902 mm
Width
1949 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1479 mm
Height
1460 mm
3070
5072
2992
5137
5072 mm
Length
5137 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
1915 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2530 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
5.43 %

General
BMW 740d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740d
302 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740d
600 NM
550 NM
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 740d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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6.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.71 kg/bhp
7.75 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 740d
40 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
710 mi
Range
874 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 740d
144 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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