The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 102,300
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 80,900
 BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
€ 102,300
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 TDI is 3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld BluePerformance.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.2
202.2 in
Length
205.2 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.63 %
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
242 hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

Performance

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data