The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 79,100
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
€ 79,700
 BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730Ld
€ 79,100
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 TFSI is 3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld.
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
BMW 730Ld
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld 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 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.2
202.2 in
Length
205.2 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
BMW 730Ld
4200 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.54 %
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
BMW 730Ld
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
BMW 730Ld
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
242 hp
BMW 730Ld
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

▶ REPLAY
13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
13.73 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 730Ld
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
653 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
147.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data