The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 100,200
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 91,800
 BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 730d
€ 100,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.8 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730d
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.8
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
68.5 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
207.4 in
Length
201.6 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730d
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5721 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5644 lb
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.21 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B57
CEUA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
414 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
10.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.76 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
25 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 730d
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
881 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
588 mi
881 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
179.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data