The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 750i xDrive Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 98,800

€ 74,900

€ 98,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 750i is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
BMW 750i
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.2
74.9
84
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.5 in
120.9
199.7
117.8
202.2
199.7 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 750i
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4641 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.03 %

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

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 750i
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 750i
402 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 750i
443 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
BMW 750i
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
11.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
BMW 750i
11.54 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 750i
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 750i
20 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
428 mi
Range
874 mi
BMW 750i
428 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 750i
225.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 750i
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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