The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 84,600
 BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,600

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.2 inches taller than the BMW 730Ld BluePerformance.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.3
Blueprint BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
68.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
207.4 in
Length
205.5 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5589 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.02 %
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
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 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
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
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
254 hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
888 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data