The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 77,600
€ 79,700
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700
ⓘ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 Audi A8 3.0 TDI is 7.7 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 1.8 cm lower than the BMW 730Ld.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730Ld
1460
1949
2111
1478
1902
2134
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1460 mm
Height
1478 mm
2992
5135
3210
5212
5135 mm
Length
5212 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730Ld
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
1975 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2530 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.01 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730Ld
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730Ld
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CTBA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 730Ld
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
580 NM
540 NM
BMW 730Ld
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
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7.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.16 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
7.7 kg/bhp
8.16 kg/bhp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 730Ld
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
864 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
