The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 80,400
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 740i
€ 112,400
 Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi S8 cod
€ 80,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,400

ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S8 cod.
BMW 740i
Audi S8 cod
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.9
202.6
199.7 in
Length
202.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740i
Audi S8 cod
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5677 lb
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.62 %
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

BMW 740i
Audi S8 cod
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 S8 cod
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
513 hp
Audi S8 cod
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi S8 cod

Performance

BMW 740i
Audi S8 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod

▶ REPLAY
13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.25 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740i
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 740i
24 mpg
23 mpg
Audi S8 cod
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
554 mi
BMW 740i
514 mi
554 mi
Audi S8 cod
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 740i
187.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
Audi S8 cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740i
Audi S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data