The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 99,700
€ 96,100
€ 99,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI.
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
57.8
74.9
85.4
68.5
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
120.9
201.6
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 4.2 FSI
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
5743 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.5 %
General
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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 A8 L 4.2 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 740d
316 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 740d
502 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 lb/hp
BMW 740d
13.88 lb/hp
11.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 740d
42 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
866 mi
Range
577 mi
BMW 740d
866 mi
577 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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).
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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 740d
115.2 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740d
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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
