The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 84,800
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 84,800
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 6.5 cm shorter, 4.7 cm narrower and 1.9 cm taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
1479
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
1902
2134
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1902 mm
Width
1949 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1479 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
3070
5072
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
2992
5137
5072 mm
Length
5137 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2660 kg
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.17 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 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 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
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
302 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740d
302 bhp
346 bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 740d
600 NM
800 NM
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

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

83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
6.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.98 kg/bhp
BMW 740d
6.71 kg/bhp
5.98 kg/bhp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 740d
40 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
756 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 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).
152.2 kWh
BMW 740d
144 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data