The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 105,600
![BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_7er_G12.png)
€ 110,300
![Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Audi_A8_D4.webp)
€ 105,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 740Ld is 2.7 cm shorter, 4.7 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
1485
1902
2169
1471
1949
2111
1902 mm
Width
1949 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1485 mm
Height
1471 mm
3210
5238
3122
5265
5238 mm
Length
5265 mm
3210 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
1990 kg
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2625 kg
![BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_7er_G12.png)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.93 %
![Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_A8_D4.png)
General
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
G12
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
429 bhp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 740Ld
316 bhp
429 bhp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740Ld
680 NM
600 NM
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
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BMW 740Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/Audi_A8_D4.png)
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
6.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.78 kg/bhp
BMW 740Ld
6.3 kg/bhp
4.78 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 740Ld
47 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
808 mi
Range
566 mi
BMW 740Ld
808 mi
566 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 740Ld
123.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
178 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data