The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 105,600
€ 108,200
€ 105,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
58.5
74.9
85.4
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
126.4
206.2
122.9
207.3
206.2 in
Length
207.3 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5997 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.3 %
General
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
G12
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 L 4.2 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 740Ld
316 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 740Ld
502 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
13.88 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 740Ld
39 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
808 mi
Range
766 mi
BMW 740Ld
808 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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).
150.2 kWh
BMW 740Ld
123.4 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
