The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 85,200
€ 140,000
€ 85,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,000
ⓘ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 740Li is 1.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi S8.
BMW 740Li
Audi S8
58.2
74.9
84
58
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
126.4
205.2
118
203.9
205.2 in
Length
203.9 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Audi S8
4343 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6250 lb
Weight Difference:
739 lb
14.54 %
General
BMW 740Li
Audi S8
F02
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Li
Audi S8
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N54
Engine Series
N54-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
563 hp
Audi S8
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi S8
Performance
BMW 740Li
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
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13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.49 lb/hp
9.03 lb/hp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 740Li
24 mpg
21 mpg
Audi S8
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
510 mi
Range
451 mi
BMW 740Li
510 mi
451 mi
Audi S8
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).
214 kWh
BMW 740Li
189.4 kWh
214 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
