The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)

€ 80,400
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 740i
€ 70,000
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 80,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000

ⓘ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 740i is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
BMW 740i
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
117.8
202.2
199.7 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740i
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.35 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)

General

BMW 740i
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740i
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
201 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 740i
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.25 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740i
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 740i
24 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
932 mi
BMW 740i
514 mi
932 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 740i
187.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740i
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data