The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)

€ 88,500
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 70,000
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 88,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000

ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
BMW 740d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
117.8
202.2
200 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.2 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)

General

BMW 740d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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
CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
201 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 740d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.38 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 740d
39 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
932 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
932 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data