The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 750Ld xDrive Steptronic (16 - 19) vs. Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 121,700
€ 91,100
€ 121,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100
ⓘ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 750Ld is 4 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 FSI.
BMW 750Ld
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
58.2
74.9
85.4
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.5 in
126.4
206.2
117.8
202.2
206.2 in
Length
202.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 750Ld
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.06 %
General
BMW 750Ld
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
G12
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 750Ld
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 750Ld
395 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 750Ld
561 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 750Ld
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 750Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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11.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.51 lb/hp
BMW 750Ld
11.47 lb/hp
11.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 750Ld
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 750Ld
37 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
757 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 750Ld
757 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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).
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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 750Ld
131.6 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 750Ld
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
