The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 102,300
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 81,500
 BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 730d.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730d
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
202.2 in
Length
200 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730d
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.16 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730d
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
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 730d
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CTEC
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 730d
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
828 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data