The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 81,700
€ 75,600
€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600
ⓘ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 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 19.5 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 26.2 cm taller than the BMW 730d BluePerformance.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
1741
1949
2111
1479
1902
2134
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1741 mm
Height
1479 mm
3122
5267
3070
5072
5267 mm
Length
5072 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
1965 kg
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
2540 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.27 %
General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
247 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
550 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
550 NM
540 NM
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
7.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.02 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.96 kg/bhp
8.02 kg/bhp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
43 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
861 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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).
139.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
