The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

€ 105,600
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 740Ld
€ 97,100
 Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 L 50 TDI
€ 105,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 740Ld is 2.5 inches shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
58.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
123.1
208.7
206.2 in
Length
208.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.09 %
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

General

BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
G12
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 740Ld
316 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 740Ld
502 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 50 TDI

Performance

BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 50 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
13.88 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 740Ld
39 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
799 mi
BMW 740Ld
808 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 L 50 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 740Ld
123.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data