The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 94,200
€ 118,500
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 118,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S8 cod.
BMW 740i
Audi S8 cod
58.2
74.9
85.4
57.4
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.4 in
120.9
200.7
117.9
202.6
200.7 in
Length
202.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740i
Audi S8 cod
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
12.19 %
General
BMW 740i
Audi S8 cod
G11
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740i
Audi S8 cod
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-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 5500 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 740i
322 hp
513 hp
Audi S8 cod
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 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
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8 cod
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12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
BMW 740i
12.32 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740i
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 740i
35 mpg
25 mpg
Audi S8 cod
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
713 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 740i
713 mi
542 mi
Audi S8 cod
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 740i
128.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi S8 cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740i
Audi S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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