The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 82,600

€ 81,500

€ 82,600
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 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.6 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 730d
68.5
76.7
83.1
57.9
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
68.5 in
Height
57.9 in
122.9
207.4
120.9
200
207.4 in
Length
200 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 730d
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 730d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
247 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
406 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d
▶ REPLAY
17.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17.89 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
36 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 730d
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
861 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
861 mi
828 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
133.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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