The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 750i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 97,300

€ 89,900

€ 97,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 750i is 7.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches narrower.
BMW 750i
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
57.9
74.9
84
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
120.9
200
122.9
207.3
200 in
Length
207.3 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 750i
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.25 %

General
BMW 750i
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 750i
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
CTBD
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
443 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 750i
443 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 750i
479 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 750i
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 750i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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10.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.17 lb/hp
BMW 750i
10.03 lb/hp
17.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 750i
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 750i
27 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
578 mi
Range
879 mi
BMW 750i
578 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 750i
162.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 750i
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data