The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 99,700
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 740d
€ 102,300
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 740d is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
57.8
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
201.6 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
5743 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
5.92 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
G11
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 4.2 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 740d
316 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 740d
502 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.88 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 740d
42 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
866 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 740d
866 mi
777 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
148.1 kWh
BMW 740d
115.2 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data