The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 97,900
€ 77,600
€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600
ⓘ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 740e iPerformance is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.2
74.9
85.4
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.5 in
120.9
200.7
117.8
202.2
200.7 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.01 %
General
BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
G11
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740e iPerformance
322 hp
254 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 740e iPerformance
369 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
13.52 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 740e iPerformance
102 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
1243 mi
Range
864 mi
BMW 740e iPerformance
1243 mi
864 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
43.6 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 740e iPerformance
43.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
87 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
