The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 85,200
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 740Li
€ 82,600
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 85,200
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 740Li is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
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
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
126.4
205.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
205.2 in
Length
207.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.74 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
F02
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 740Li
24 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
861 mi
BMW 740Li
510 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
133.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
189.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data