The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 80,400
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 740i
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 80,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700

ⓘ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 4.2 TDI.
BMW 740i
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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 4.2 TDI
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
8.73 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 740i
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740i
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

BMW 740i
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.25 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740i
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 740i
24 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 740i
514 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 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).
154.3 kWh
BMW 740i
187.5 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740i
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data