The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 88,700
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 740Li
€ 95,200
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 88,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200

ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod.
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
58.3
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
205.5 in
Length
202.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5611 lb
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.53 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

BMW 740Li
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
F02
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 740Li
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 740Li
316 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

BMW 740Li
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.4 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 740Li
30 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
629 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 740Li
629 mi
595 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 740Li
149.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data