The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 108,200

€ 97,200

€ 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 1.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
57.9
76.7
83.1
58.5
74.9
85.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
122.9
207.3
126.4
206.2
207.3 in
Length
206.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
4784 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5688 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
9.91 %

General
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 4.2 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
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
380 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
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
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
12.59 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
32 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 730Ld
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
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).
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)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data