The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 84,800

€ 145,800

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,800
ⓘ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. The BMW 740d is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod.
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
58.2
74.9
84
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
120.9
199.7
122.9
207.3
199.7 in
Length
207.3 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.82 %

General
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 740d
302 hp
493 hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
BMW 740d
443 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Performance
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.78 lb/hp
9.61 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
27 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
710 mi
Range
463 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
463 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 740d
144 kWh
208.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data