The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 91,100
€ 80,900
€ 91,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld BluePerformance.
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
57.5
76.7
83.1
58.2
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
117.8
202.2
126.4
205.2
202.2 in
Length
205.2 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.28 %
General
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CDRA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
366 hp
242 hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
11.51 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
588 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
