The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Le iPerformance Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 103,300

€ 81,700

€ 103,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,700
ⓘ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.
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
58.5
74.9
85.4
68.5
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
126.4
206.2
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
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4332 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.48 %

General
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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
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
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
Performance
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Le iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 740Le iPerformance
13.8 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
102 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 740Le iPerformance
102 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
1243 mi
Range
861 mi
BMW 740Le iPerformance
1243 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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).
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
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Le iPerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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