The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 103,200
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 740Li
€ 100,200
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 103,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 740Li is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.1 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
74.9
85.4
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
206.2 in
Length
207.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.95 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
G12
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 4.0 TFSI cod
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

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

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.01 lb/hp
10.76 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 740Li
32 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 740Li
664 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 740Li
138.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 740Li
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data