The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 105,700

€ 81,000

€ 105,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,000
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.2
74.9
85.4
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.5 in
126.4
207.1
117.8
202.2
207.1 in
Length
202.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5831 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.45 %

General
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 3.0 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 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740Ld
316 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 740Ld
502 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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14.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.71 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
14.13 lb/hp
16.71 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 740Ld
41 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
850 mi
Range
879 mi
BMW 740Ld
850 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 740Ld
117.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data