The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

€ 97,900
BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) BMW 740e iPerformance
€ 96,100
 Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
€ 97,900
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 740e iPerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI.
BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
74.9
85.4
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
120.9
200.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
122.9
207.4
200.7 in
Length
207.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5589 lb
BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.76 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
G11
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 740e iPerformance
322 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 740e iPerformance
369 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

Performance

BMW 740e iPerformance
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

246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740e iPerformance

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 lb/hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
13.52 lb/hp
11.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 740e iPerformance
102 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1243 mi
Range
577 mi
BMW 740e iPerformance
1243 mi
577 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 740e iPerformance
43.6 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
87 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data