The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 750d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 116,600
BMW 750d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 750d
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 116,600
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 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.8 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
BMW 750d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
57.8
Blueprint BMW 750d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.8 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint BMW 750d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
201.6 in
Length
207.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 750d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
BMW 750d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 750d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
G11
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
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with four tur­bo­chargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 750d
395 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 750d
561 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

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

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 750d

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 750d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 750d
41 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 750d
836 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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
119.3 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 750d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data