The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 75,600
 BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 730d BluePerformance.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.5 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
202.2 in
Length
199.7 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.6 %
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CLAB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
139.9 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data