The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 104,400

€ 84,600

€ 104,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,600
ⓘ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 4.0 TFSI cod is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld BluePerformance.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.3
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
117.8
202.2
126.4
205.5
202.2 in
Length
205.5 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %

General
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CTGA
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
254 hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
10.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.05 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
572 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
572 mi
888 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
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 4.0 TFSI cod
168.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data