The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 74,400
 BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 730d
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.2 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.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730d
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1479
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
1902
2134
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1741 mm
Height
1479 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
3070
5072
5267 mm
Length
5072 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3070 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730d
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2505 kg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
180 kg
8.49 %
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730d
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 4.2 TDI
BMW 730d
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CDSB
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 bhp
242 bhp
BMW 730d
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
800 NM
540 NM
BMW 730d

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

▶ REPLAY
6.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.02 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
6.13 kg/bhp
8.02 kg/bhp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
139.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data