Your car comparison
Here's how the 2021 Audi A8 e, 2021 BMW 745e, 2020 BMW 740 and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class measure up.
60 TFSI e quattro
$95,900
Starting MSRP
745e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid
$95,900
Starting MSRP
740i Sedan
$86,450
Starting MSRP
S 500 4MATIC Sedan
$109,800
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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| Door | ||||
| 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | |
| Seats | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Engine | ||||
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443.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Plug-In Electric/Gas) |
389.0-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine(Plug-In Electric/Gas) |
335.0-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
429.0-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid) |
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| Combined MPG | ||||
| 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | |
| Size | ||||
| 208.7" length, 58.6" height | 207.4" length, 58.2" height | 207.4" length, 58.2" height | 208.2" length, 59.2" height | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | |
Exterior color |
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| Exterior color | ||||
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Interior color |
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| Interior color | ||||
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Black Pearl Beige Walnut Cashmere Sarder Brown Caramel |
Ivory White / Black Mocha Smoke White / Night Blue Black Amarone Brown / Black Tartufo Smoke White / Black Cognac Fiona Red / Black Zagora Beige Cognac Dakota Leather Canberra Beige |
Ivory White / Black Mocha Black Amarone Brown / Black Tartufo Smoke White / Black Cognac Black w / M Design Fiona Red / Black Zagora Beige Canberra Beige Cognac Dakota Leather Cashmere Beige / Black |
Stone Cashmere Designo Porcelain Black / Sahara Beige Classic Red Cashmere / Savanna Sand Black Ash |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | ||||
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8-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
8-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
8-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
9-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
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Vehicle |
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| EPA Classification | ||||
| Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | |
Wheels |
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| Spare Wheel Size | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
| Front Wheel Size | ||||
| 19 X 9 in | 18 X 8 in | 18 X 8 in | 19 X 8.5 in | |
| Front Wheel Material | ||||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
| Spare Wheel Material | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Rear Wheel Size | ||||
| 19 X 9 in | 18 X 8 in | 18 X 8 in | 19 X 8.5 in | |
Electrical |
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| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||||
| N/A | 250 | 180 | N/A | |
Engine |
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| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||||
| 516 | 443 | 330 @ 1500 | 384 @ 1800 | |
| Engine Type | ||||
| Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6 | |
| Displacement | ||||
| 3.0 L/183 | 3.0 L/183 | 3.0 L/183 | 3.0 L/183 | |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||||
| 443 @ 5000 | 389 @ 5000 | 335 @ 5500 | 429 @ 6100 | |
Mileage |
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| Estimated Battery Range | ||||
| 18 mi | 17 mi | N/A | N/A | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Cruising Range - City | ||||
| N/A | N/A | 453.20 mi | 444.00 mi | |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||||
| 23 MPG | 22 MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||||
| N/A | N/A | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||||
| N/A | N/A | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||||
| 53 | 56 | N/A | N/A | |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | ||||
| N/A | N/A | 597.40 mi | 643.80 mi | |
Suspension |
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| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||||
| Multi-Link | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Multi-Link | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||||
| Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | |
| Suspension Type - Front | ||||
| Multi-Link | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Multi-Link | |
| Suspension Type - Rear | ||||
| Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | |
Brakes |
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| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| 13.8 in | 14.5 in | 14.5 in | N/A | |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Brake ABS System | ||||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| 15.8 in | 14.7 in | 14.7 in | N/A | |
| Brake Type | ||||
| 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc | |
Fuel Tank |
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| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| 17.2 gal | 12.1 gal | 20.6 gal | 22.2 gal | |
Steering |
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| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||||
| 42.3 ft | 42.4 ft | 42 ft | 42 ft | |
| Steering Type | ||||
| Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Tires |
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| Front Tire Size | ||||
| P255/45HR19 | P245/50VR18 | P245/50VR18 | P255/45HR19 | |
| Rear Tire Size | ||||
| P255/45HR19 | P245/50VR18 | P245/50VR18 | P255/45HR19 | |
| Spare Tire Size | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Trailering |
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| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Weight Information |
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| Base Curb Weight | ||||
| 5335 lbs | 4848 lbs | 4244 lbs | N/A | |
Dimensions |
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| Min Ground Clearance | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.1 in | |
| Second Leg Room | ||||
| 44.3 in | 44.4 in | 44.4 in | 44 in | |
| Track Width, Front | ||||
| 64.7 in | 63.4 in | 63.4 in | 65.2 in | |
| Front Hip Room | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 62.7 in | |
| Height, Overall | ||||
| 58.6 in | 58.2 in | 58.2 in | 59.2 in | |
| Wheelbase | ||||
| 123.2 in | 126.4 in | 126.4 in | 126.6 in | |
| Length, Overall | ||||
| 208.7 in | 207.4 in | 207.4 in | 208.2 in | |
| Track Width, Rear | ||||
| 64.3 in | 64.6 in | 64.6 in | 66.3 in | |
| Trunk Volume | ||||
| 10.4 ft³ | 14.8 ft³ | 18.2 ft³ | 12.9 ft³ | |
| Front Head Room | ||||
| 38.3 in | 39.9 in | 39.9 in | 39.3 in | |
| Second Hip Room | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 61.9 in | |
| Second Head Room | ||||
| 38.5 in | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | N/A | |
| Front Leg Room | ||||
| 41.5 in | 41.4 in | 41.4 in | 41 in | |
| Front Shoulder Room | ||||
| 59.1 in | 59.2 in | 59.2 in | 59.7 in | |
| Passenger Volume | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Liftover Height | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||||
| 76.6 in | 74.9 in | 74.9 in | 76.9 in | |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Second Shoulder Room | ||||
| 57.6 in | 57.7 in | 57.7 in | 57.8 in | |