The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 92,700
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 97,200
 BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730Ld
€ 92,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200

ⓘ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 TDI is 4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 730Ld.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.5
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive 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 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive 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 TDI
BMW 730Ld
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.57 %
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B57
CDSB
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
346 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

▶ REPLAY
13.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
13.19 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 730Ld
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
756 mi
850 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
152.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data