The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 99,600
€ 112,400
€ 99,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,400
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S8 cod.
BMW 740d
Audi S8 cod
58.2
74.9
85.4
57.4
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.4 in
120.9
200.7
117.9
202.6
200.7 in
Length
202.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740d
Audi S8 cod
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.11 %
General
BMW 740d
Audi S8 cod
G11
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 cod
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740d
316 hp
513 hp
Audi S8 cod
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 740d
502 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi S8 cod
Performance
BMW 740d
Audi S8 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8 cod
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13.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.57 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 740d
40 mpg
23 mpg
Audi S8 cod
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
821 mi
Range
554 mi
BMW 740d
821 mi
554 mi
Audi S8 cod
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 740d
121.3 kWh
191.4 kWh
Audi S8 cod
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Audi S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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