The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

€ 105,600
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740Ld
€ 79,100
 Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 105,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100

ⓘ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 740Ld is 4.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
117.8
202.2
206.2 in
Length
202.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.26 %
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

General

BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
G12
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 740Ld
316 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 740Ld
502 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
13.88 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 740Ld
39 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
653 mi
BMW 740Ld
808 mi
653 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 740Ld
123.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data