The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 91,100
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 4.2 FSI
€ 93,800
 BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730Ld
€ 91,100
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 4.2 FSI is 4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 730Ld.
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 730Ld
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
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 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
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 4.2 FSI
BMW 730Ld
4211 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5490 lb
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.78 %
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
BMW 730Ld
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B57
CDRA
Engine Code
B57-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
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
366 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
328 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

▶ REPLAY
11.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
11.51 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
25 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 730Ld
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
897 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
588 mi
897 mi
BMW 730Ld
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).
111 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
179.9 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 FSI
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data