The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 85,200
€ 89,900
€ 85,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900
ⓘ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 740Li is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
58.2
74.9
84
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
126.4
205.2
122.9
207.3
205.2 in
Length
207.3 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.99 %
General
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.17 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.49 lb/hp
17.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 740Li
24 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
510 mi
Range
879 mi
BMW 740Li
510 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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).
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 740Li
189.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
