The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 100,600
BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 750d BluePerformance
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 100,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 750d BluePerformance is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
BMW 750d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
57.9
Blueprint BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
200 in
Length
207.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 750d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
BMW 750d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.35 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 750d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 750d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with three tur­bo­chargers (tri­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
376 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 750d BluePerformance
376 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 750d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

BMW 750d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 750d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
BMW 750d BluePerformance
12.14 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 750d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 750d BluePerformance
37 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 750d BluePerformance
777 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
154.3 kWh
BMW 750d BluePerformance
131.6 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 750d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data