The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 86,800
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 91,700
 BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730d
€ 86,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,700

ⓘ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. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI is 6.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 730d.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 730d
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.9 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
207.3 in
Length
200.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 730d
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.79 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 730d
D4 (4H)
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
BMW 730d
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B57
CGWD, CREA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
306 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d

Performance

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
14.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
14.08 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
30 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
866 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
645 mi
866 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data