The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 83,900
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740i
€ 92,700
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 83,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700

ⓘ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 4.2 TDI.
BMW 740i
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 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
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
200 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740i
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.22 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 740i
Audi A8 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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740i
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740i
316 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 740i
332 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

BMW 740i
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740i

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
BMW 740i
13.26 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740i
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 740i
30 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
629 mi
Range
756 mi
BMW 740i
629 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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).
152.2 kWh
BMW 740i
149.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740i
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data