The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

€ 83,900
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740i
€ 78,100
 Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 83,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100

ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
BMW 740i
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
117.8
202.2
200 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740i
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.31 %
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)

General

BMW 740i
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740i
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 740i
316 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Performance

BMW 740i
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.26 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740i
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 740i
30 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
629 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 740i
629 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 740i
149.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740i
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data