The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 89,900
€ 79,300
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is 7.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches wider.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
57.9
76.7
83.1
57.9
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
122.9
207.3
120.9
200
207.3 in
Length
200 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.72 %
General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
CTBD
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
17.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.17 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
879 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
888 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
