The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740e iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 97,900
€ 138,900
€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 138,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 740e iPerformance is 6.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12.
BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
58.2
74.9
85.4
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
120.9
200.7
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 6.3 FSI W12
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4696 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5853 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.28 %
General
BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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 6.3 FSI W12
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
12
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 740e iPerformance
322 hp
493 hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
BMW 740e iPerformance
369 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Performance
BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 lb/hp
BMW 740e iPerformance
13.52 lb/hp
9.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 740e iPerformance
102 mpg
20 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
No data
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1243 mi
Range
470 mi
BMW 740e iPerformance
1243 mi
470 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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).
225.5 kWh
BMW 740e iPerformance
43.6 kWh
225.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
87 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740e iPerformance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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