The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 88,700
€ 98,700
€ 88,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 740Li is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 55 TFSI.
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
58.3
74.9
84
58.5
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
126.4
205.5
123.1
208.7
205.5 in
Length
208.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6074 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.43 %
General
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 740Li
316 hp
335 hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Performance
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
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13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.4 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 740Li
30 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
629 mi
Range
574 mi
BMW 740Li
629 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 740Li
149.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
