The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 88,500
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740d
€ 147,900
 Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi S8 plus cod
€ 88,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 147,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 740d is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi S8 plus cod.
BMW 740d
Audi S8 plus cod
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.9
202.6
200 in
Length
202.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Audi S8 plus cod
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.42 %
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

BMW 740d
Audi S8 plus 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 S8 plus 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
DDTA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 740d
309 hp
597 hp
Audi S8 plus cod
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 740d
465 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S8 plus cod

Performance

BMW 740d
Audi S8 plus cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod

▶ REPLAY
14.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 lb/hp
BMW 740d
14.38 lb/hp
7.63 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Audi S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 740d
39 mpg
24 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 740d
828 mi
510 mi
Audi S8 plus 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).
189.4 kWh
BMW 740d
123.4 kWh
189.4 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Audi S8 plus cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data