The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 750Li Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 99,900
€ 92,700
€ 99,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘ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 750Li is 3.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
BMW 750Li
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
58.3
74.9
84
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
126.4
205.5
117.8
202.2
205.5 in
Length
202.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 750Li
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.69 %
General
BMW 750Li
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
F02
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 750Li
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
443 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 750Li
443 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 750Li
479 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
BMW 750Li
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 750Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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10.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
BMW 750Li
10.13 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 750Li
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 750Li
27 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
578 mi
Range
756 mi
BMW 750Li
578 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 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).
152.2 kWh
BMW 750Li
162.9 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 750Li
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
