The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 103,200

€ 112,400

€ 103,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,400
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi S8 cod.
BMW 740Li
Audi S8 cod
58.5
74.9
85.4
57.4
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
126.4
206.2
117.9
202.6
206.2 in
Length
202.6 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 740Li
Audi S8 cod
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.32 %

General
BMW 740Li
Audi S8 cod
G12
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 S8 cod
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 740Li
322 hp
513 hp
Audi S8 cod
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 740Li
332 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi S8 cod
Performance
BMW 740Li
Audi S8 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod
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13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
BMW 740Li
13.01 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 740Li
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 740Li
32 mpg
23 mpg
Audi S8 cod
24 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
664 mi
Range
554 mi
BMW 740Li
664 mi
554 mi
Audi S8 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).
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 740Li
138.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
Audi S8 cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 740Li
Audi S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data