The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 105,700
€ 86,800
€ 105,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
58.2
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
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
126.4
207.1
122.9
207.3
207.1 in
Length
207.3 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5831 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.45 %
General
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 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 L 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 L 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 L 3.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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 L 3.0 TFSI
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14.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.08 lb/hp
BMW 740Ld
14.13 lb/hp
14.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 740Ld
41 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
850 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 740Ld
850 mi
645 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 740Ld
117.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Ld
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
