The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 103,300
BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) BMW 740Le iPerformance
€ 82,600
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 103,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 740Le iPerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.1 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
74.9
85.4
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
206.2 in
Length
207.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Le iPerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.5 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

BMW 740Le iPerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
G12
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740Le iPerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740Le iPerformance
322 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
369 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740Le iPerformance
369 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

BMW 740Le iPerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Le iPerformance

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
13.8 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Le iPerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
102 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1243 mi
Range
861 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
1243 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
43.6 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).
133.7 kWh
BMW 740Le iPerformance
43.6 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
89 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Le iPerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data