The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 88,500
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 104,400
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 88,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,400

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
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 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
200 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.97 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI 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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
14.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.05 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.38 lb/hp
10.05 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 740d
39 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
572 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data