The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 745e Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 101,000
€ 98,700
€ 101,000
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 745e is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 55 TFSI.
BMW 745e
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
57.8
74.9
85.4
58.5
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.8 in
Height
58.5 in
120.9
201.6
123.1
208.7
201.6 in
Length
208.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 745e
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6074 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.93 %
General
BMW 745e
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
G11
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 745e
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58
Engine Code
CZSE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
389 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 745e
389 hp
335 hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
BMW 745e
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Performance
BMW 745e
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 745e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
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11.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
BMW 745e
11.73 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 745e
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 745e
112 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
1361 mi
Range
574 mi
BMW 745e
1361 mi
574 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Environmental Impact
39.8 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 745e
39.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
72 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 745e
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1598 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
