The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 110,300
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 75,600
 BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 110,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod is 7.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 730d BluePerformance.
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730d BluePerformance
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.9 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
207.3 in
Length
199.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.38 %
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730d BluePerformance
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CTGA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Performance

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

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
10.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
10.53 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
566 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
566 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
139.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
170.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data