The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 80,400

€ 82,300

€ 80,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 740i is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.3 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 740i
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
58.2
74.9
84
68.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
68.5 in
120.9
199.7
122.9
207.4
199.7 in
Length
207.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.02 %

General
BMW 740i
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
286 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 740i
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.25 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 740i
24 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
514 mi
Range
636 mi
BMW 740i
514 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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).
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).
166.7 kWh
BMW 740i
187.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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