The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 760i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 138,100

€ 108,200

€ 138,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,200
ⓘ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 760i is 7.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches narrower.
BMW 760i
Audi A8 L 4.2 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 760i
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4784 lb
5941 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5997 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.46 %

General
BMW 760i
Audi A8 L 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 L 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
CTEC
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
537 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 760i
537 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
553 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 760i
553 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
BMW 760i
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 760i
8.95 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 760i
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 760i
18 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 L 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
766 mi
BMW 760i
388 mi
766 mi
Audi A8 L 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).
150.2 kWh
BMW 760i
242.5 kWh
150.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 760i
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data