The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 104,400
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 93,800
 BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730Ld
€ 104,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,800

ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 730Ld.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730Ld
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 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
58.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
202.2 in
Length
206.2 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730Ld
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5490 lb
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.06 %
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730Ld
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
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
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B57
CTGA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld

Performance

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

▶ REPLAY
10.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.05 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 730Ld
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
897 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
572 mi
897 mi
BMW 730Ld
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).
111 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
168.7 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data