Audi A8 L Technology vs BMW 7 Series 740d M Sport
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Overview
| Specs Score | 66 / 100 | 66 / 100 |
General
| Model | A8 L Technology | 7 Series 740d M Sport |
| Type | Luxury Sedan | Luxury Sedan |
| Colors | Terra Grey Metallic, Glacier White, Vesuvius Grey, District Green Metallic, Firmament Blue Metallic, Floret Silver Metallic, Manhattan Gray Metallic, Mythos Black Metallic | Black Sapphire Metallic, Individual Dravit Grey Metallic, Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic, Brooklyn Grey Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Oxide Grey Metallic |
| Warranty Details | 2 years, Unlimited Kms | 2 years, Unlimited Kms |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | 55 TFSI Quattro Tiptronic V6 Engine | B57 Turbocharged I6 |
| Engine Displacement | 2995 cc | 2993 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Maximum Power | 335.26 bhp @ 5000-6400rpm | 281 bhp @ 4000rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 500 Nm @ 1370-4500rpm | 650 Nm @ 1500-2500rpm |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | |
| Transmission Type | Automatic, Tiptronic | Automatic (TC) |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Supply System | Direct Injection | |
| Mild Hybrid | Yes | Yes |
| Gear Box | 8 Speed Automatic Gear Box | 8 Speed Automatic (TC) Gear Box |
| Drive Type | All Wheel Drive (AWD) | Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Clutch Type | Hydraulic Torque Converter with Lock-up Clutch | |
| Extra Features | V6 Engine, Roller Cam Follower, Continuous Intake and Exhaust Camshaft Adjustment, Hydraulic Valve-Play Compensation / 2/2 Inlet/Exhaust Valves Per Cylinder, Engine management (Direct Injection, Lambda Control, Knock Control, Turbocharger, Intercooler), Exhaust Emission Control (Close-Coupled Catalytic Converter, Oxygen Sensor), Quattro Permanent All-wheel Drive With Self-locking Center Differential | Servotronic Steering Assist |
Battery Details
| Regenerative Braking | Yes |
Performance Details
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | |
| Acceleration Details | 0 To 100 km/h in 5.7 Sec | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| ARAI Certified Mileage | 16.55 km/L | |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Handling Details
| Front Suspension | Five-link Front Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar; Air Spring Suspension | Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link Rear Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar; Air Spring Suspension | Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension |
| Steering Type | Electric, Electromechanical Progressive Steering | Electric |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes | Yes, Tilt, Telescopic |
| Brake Type | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
Body Design Details
| Gross Weight | 2950 kg | |
| Kerb Weight | 2480 kg | |
| Length | 5320 mm | 5391 mm |
| Width | 2130 mm | 1950 mm |
| Height | 1488 mm | 1544 mm |
| Wheel Base | 3128 mm | 3215 mm |
| Headroom | 1051 mm (Front), 995 mm (Rear) | |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Tyre Size | 255/45 R19 104 Y | Front Tyres: 255/45 R20, Rear Tyres: 285/40 R20 |
| Spare Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Number Of Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater | 5 Seater |
| Boot Space | 505 L | 540 L |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Engine Start/Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | Yes | |
| Idle Start/Stop System | Yes, Automatic Start/Stop Function | |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes, 4 Zone | Yes, with 4 Zone Control |
| Air Purifier | Yes, Air Ionizer and Aromatization | Yes |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Boot Opener | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Boot Opener | Yes | Yes, Automatic Operation of Tailgate |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes | Yes |
| Boot Light | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes, with Speed Limiter | Yes, with Braking Function |
| Inbuilt Navigation System | Yes, MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch Response | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Yes, Comfort Key With Sensor-Controlled Luggage Compartment Release Without Safelock | Yes |
| Drive Modes | Sport, Sport Plus, Efficient, Expressive, Relax, Art, Theatre | |
| Glove Box Cooling | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Control Features | Intelligent Personal Assistant | |
| Central Console Armrest | Yes, Comfort Center Armrest | Yes, with Storage |
| Tailgate Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Change Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Power Outlet 12V | Front | Front & Rear |
| USB Charging Port Front | Yes | Yes |
| USB Charging Port Rear | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Features | Massage Seats, Heated Seats Front, Heated Seats Rear, Memory Functions For Seat, Seat Lumbar Support | Massage Seats, Heated Seats Front, Heated Seats Rear, Seat Lumbar Support |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror Lights | Driver & Passenger Side | |
| Passenger Accessories | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Rear Windshield Curtain | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Rear Windshield Curtain |
| Adjustable Headrest | Front, Rear | Front, Rear, Rear-Middle |
| Bottle Holder | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Cup Holder | Front Centre, Rear | Front Centre, Rear |
| Steering Features | 2-Spoke, Leather Wrapped, Paddle Shifters | Leather Wrapped, Paddle Shifters, 3-Spoke |
| Extra Features | Luggage Compartment Lid Electrically Opening and Closing, Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray, Power Latching for Doors, Luggage Compartment Package, Individual Contour Comfort Seats, 3-seater Rear Seat System with 2 Individual Outer Seats with Power Adjustment, Rear Seat Package Individual Seats | Executive Lounge Rear Console (Luxurious Centre Armrest Design with Glass Surfaces and Facet Cut, Elaborate Seam Pattern on Armest Surface, Wireless Charging Tray for Rear Passengers), Executive Lounge Seating for Rear Passengers (42.5 Degrees Max. Recline Angle, Gap Free Calf Support on 2nd Row Seats, 4-way Lumbar Support with Memory and Massage Function, Loudspeaker Integrated in Head Restraint, Cuddly Cushion, Front Passenger Seat Completely Foldable) |
Styling Features
| ORVM Color | Body Colored | Body Colored |
| Bumper Color | Body Colored | Body Colored |
| Flush Door Handles | No | No |
| Gear Knob Finish | Leather Wrapped | Leather Wrapped |
| Front Grille Design | BMW 'Iconic Glow' Illuminated Kidney Grille, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille | |
| Exterior Style | Single Tone | |
| Styling Features | High-Gloss Styling Package, Chrome Exterior Package Bumpers, Lower Decorative Inserts in Dark Matte Brushed Aluminum, Upper Decorative Inserts In Gray Brown Natural Fine Grain Ash | M Sport Package (Radiator Grille Frame in Chrome, Door Sill Trim Panels in Black High-gloss, M Identification on the Sides, Illuminated Door Sills With Aluminium Inserts and M Inscription, M Sport Brake Dark Blue Metallic, M High-Gloss Shadow Line, M Leather Steering Wheel in New 3-Spoke Design in Walknappa Leather, M Badge on Steering Wheel Rim, Individual Leather 'Merino' Upholstery, M Headliner Anthracite), Fine-Wood Trim Oak Mirror Finish Grey-Metallic High-Gloss |
Features
| Steering Mounted Controls | Audio, Voice | Audio, Video, Voice |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes, 5-Arm Turbine Style, Graphite Gray, Diamond-Turned | Yes, M Aerodynamic Wheels 907 M Bicolor Mixed Tyres |
| Other Features | Brake System (Dual-Circuit Brake System With Black/White Split For Front/Rear Axles, Brake Booster), Adaptive Windshield Wipers with Integrated Washer Nozzles, Notchback - Long Wheelbase | BMW Interaction Bar (Backlit Design Element in Crystalline Glass Styling With Facet Cut, Dynamic Illumination Possible in 15 Ambient Lighting Colours), Park Distance Control (PDC) Front and Rear, Parking Assistant Professional (Surround View Camera, Reversing Assistant, Remote 3D View, Fully Remote Parking via Smartphone), 2x 5.5” Touch Controlled Displays in Rear Doors |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes |
| Speed-Sense Auto Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Impact-Sense Auto Door Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes, Hydraulic | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Limit Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Overspeed Warning | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mount | Yes, Child Seat Anchors and Top Tether for Outer Rear Seats | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Crash Sensor | Yes | |
| Engine Check Warning | Yes | |
| Clutch Lock | Yes | |
| Anti-Pinch Power Windows | Yes | |
| IRVM Type | Auto Dimming | Auto Dimming |
| Heads-Up Display (HUD) | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Device | Yes | Yes, with Anti Theft Recorder |
| Parking Sensors | Rear, Front | Rear, Front |
| Impact Beams | Side Impact Beams, Front Impact Beams | Side Impact Beams, Front Impact Beams |
| Number Of Airbags | 8 | 7 |
| Airbags | Passenger, Driver, Side | Passenger, Driver, Side, Curtain |
| Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Rear Middle Seat Belt, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts |
| Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelt | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Control | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Yes, with Auto Hold | |
| Emergency Stop Signal | Yes, Dynamic Braking Lights | |
| Door Lock | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks |
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes | Yes |
| High Beam Assist | Yes | |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 360° View Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Safety Features | Audi Pre Sense Basic, Adaptive Air Suspension | BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) |
| Extra Features | Park Assist with Parking Aid Plus, Park Assist Package with Park Assist Plus, Tailpipes, Warning Triangle, Extended Pedestrian Protection, Progressive Steering | Crash-Active Head Restraint, Active Protection with Attentiveness Assistant, Three-point Seat Belts for all Seats, Warning Triangle with First-Aid Kit |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | 12.3 inches, Digital |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Trip Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Compartment | Yes, with Cooling | Yes, with Cooling |
| Lighting | Matrix LED Reading Lights, Ambient Lighting Package Plus | Ambient Light with 15 Colours, Welcome Light Carpet |
| Outside Temperature Display | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Seats | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat |
| Seats Features | Ventilated Front Seats, Ventilated Rear Seats | Ventilated Front Seats, Ventilated Rear Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather, Valcona | Leather, BMW Individual Leather ‘Merino’ Amarone |
| Extra Features | Roof Grab Handles, Headliner in Fabric, Operating Buttons in Black Glass Look with Haptic Feedback, Scuff Plates in Door Apertures, Foot Rests in Rear, Door Armrest and Centre Console In Leather With Premium Stitching | Glass Application ‘CraftedClarity’ for Interior Elements | Loudspeaker in Head Restraint in Rear Seat | Floor Mats in Velour | Instrument Panel, Door Shoulder and Central Door Trim Covered With Artificial Leather |
Exterior Features
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Fog Lights | Yes | |
| Tail Lights | LED | LED |
| Brake Lights | LED | |
| Wheel Design | Alloy, 5-Arm Turbine Style, Graphite Gray, Diamond-Turned | Alloy, M Aerodynamic Wheels 907 M Bicolor Mixed Tyres |
| Lighting | OLED Rear Combination Lamps, HD Matrix LED Headlamps | BMW Crystal Headlights Iconic Glow (Integration of Swarovski Crystals Into the Daytime Driving Lights, Welcome & Goodbye Staging Function With Dynamic Sparkling, Integrated Adaptive LED Cluster Equipped With High-Beam Assistant), Rain Sensor and Automatic Driving Lights |
| Defoggers | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Window Wiper | Yes, with Washer | Yes, with Washer |
| Electric Folding ORVM | Yes, with Auto Fold | Yes, with Auto Fold |
| Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM, Heated ORVM | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM, Heated ORVM |
| Roof Features | Moon Roof | |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Yes, Sky Lounge with Integrated LED Light Graphics |
| Body Design | Chrome Garnish, Tinted Glass | Chrome Garnish |
| Extra Features | ORVM Auto-Dimming on Both Sides with Memory Feature, Convex Left Exterior Mirror, Aspherical Right Exterior Mirror, Headlamp Washer System | Soft-close Function for Side Doors |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, with Audio Streaming, Handsfree and USB Connectivity |
| USB Input Port | Yes | Yes |
| Auxiliary Input Port | Yes | |
| Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Carplay | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Other Connectivity Features | Wireless Smartphone Integration |
Connected Car Technology
| Connected Car Tech | Yes | |
| Geofence | Yes | |
| Remote Parking | Yes | |
| Remote Vehicle Tracking | Yes | |
| Remote Vehicle Status | Yes | |
| Remote AC Start | Yes | |
| App To Car Connectivity | Yes | |
| Door Lock Via APP | Yes | |
| Door Unlock Via APP | Yes | |
| Emergency SOS Alert | Yes | |
| Other Connected Car Features | BMW Connected Package Professional (Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), BMW ID, BMW Digital Key Plus (Locking and Unlocking as Well as Starting the Vehicle Using a Compatible Smartphone or Key Card With NFC Technology) |
Infotainment Features
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Size | 14.9 inches | |
| Audio System Remote Control | Yes | Yes |
| Front Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Infotainment System | Screens in the Rear | |
| Media Player | Radio | Radio |
| Infotainment Features | Audi Virtual Cockpit, Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 3D Sound, Top Infotainment System Premium, DVD Drive, Rear Seat Remote | Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System (18 Speaker System with 4 Head Restraint Integrated Speakers, 2 Central Bass Speakers & 2 Impulse-Compensated Bass Speakers in Front Doors, Total System Output 655 W) | Drive Recorder | Theatre Screen (31.3” Ultra-Wide Format in 32:9 With 8K Resolution, Amazon Fire Tv Ecosystem, Theatre Mode, HDMI Interface for External Content, Display Can be Electrically Folded and Moved for Maximum Distance From the Eyes) | BMW Live Cockpit Professional (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” Instrument Display, High-resolution (1920x720 Pixels) 14.9” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 With Variable Configurable Widgets, Navigation Function With 3D Maps, Touch Functionality, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Fully Configurable Colour Head-up Display) | Augmented View in Touch Display | BMW Natural Interaction |
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