The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 77,600
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 97,300
 BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 730Ld
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300

ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730Ld
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.5 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
126.4
207.1
202.2 in
Length
207.1 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730Ld
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.49 %
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730Ld
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 B57
CTBA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

▶ REPLAY
16.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
16.97 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730Ld
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
864 mi
Range
866 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
866 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data