The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 103,200
€ 85,300
€ 103,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
58.5
74.9
85.4
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
126.4
206.2
122.9
207.3
206.2 in
Length
207.3 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.48 %
General
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
G12
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
254 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 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
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 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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13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.44 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.01 lb/hp
17.44 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 740Li
32 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
664 mi
Range
849 mi
BMW 740Li
664 mi
849 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
138.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
