The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 760i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 138,100

€ 92,700

€ 138,100
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 760i is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.2 TDI.
BMW 760i
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
57.9
74.9
84
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
120.9
200
117.8
202.2
200 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 760i
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.06 %

General
BMW 760i
Audi A8 4.2 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 760i
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V12 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N74
Engine Series
N74-B60
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
537 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 760i
537 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
553 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 760i
553 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
BMW 760i
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 760i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
BMW 760i
8.95 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 760i
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 760i
18 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
388 mi
Range
756 mi
BMW 760i
388 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
242.5 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).
152.2 kWh
BMW 760i
242.5 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 760i
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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