The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 84,800
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 740d
€ 138,900
 Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,900

ⓘ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 7.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12.
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
74.9
84
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
199.7 in
Length
207.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5853 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.92 %
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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
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
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

Performance

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

▶ REPLAY
14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.78 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 740d
34 mpg
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
27 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
470 mi
BMW 740d
710 mi
470 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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).
225.5 kWh
BMW 740d
144 kWh
225.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data