The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 108,200
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 97,200
 BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730Ld
€ 108,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is 2.7 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the BMW 730Ld.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
1949
2111
1485
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
1902
2169
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2169 mm
1471 mm
Height
1485 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
3122
5265
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
3210
5238
5265 mm
Length
5238 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
2170 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2580 kg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
215 kg
9.91 %
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B57
CTEC
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
380 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 730Ld
850 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
850 NM
620 NM
BMW 730Ld

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

▶ REPLAY
5.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.49 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
5.71 kg/bhp
7.49 kg/bhp
BMW 730Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
39 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 730Ld
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
766 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
766 mi
850 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
150.2 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
150.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
625 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
515 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data