The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 99,700
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 740d
€ 81,700
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 740d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.8 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.8 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
201.6 in
Length
207.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5743 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.25 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 3.0 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 L 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740d
316 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740d
502 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Performance

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

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740d

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.88 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 740d
42 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
866 mi
Range
861 mi
BMW 740d
866 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 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).
133.7 kWh
BMW 740d
115.2 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data