The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 88,700
€ 74,900
€ 88,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,900
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.3
74.9
84
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
126.4
205.5
117.8
202.2
205.5 in
Length
202.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %
General
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740Li
316 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.4 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 740Li
30 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
629 mi
Range
874 mi
BMW 740Li
629 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 740Li
149.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
