The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 97,100
€ 91,800
€ 97,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 50 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 730d
58.5
76.6
83.9
57.8
74.9
85.4
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.8 in
123.1
208.7
120.9
201.6
208.7 in
Length
201.6 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 730d
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.79 %
General
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 730d
D5 (4N)
Generation
G11
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 50 TDI
BMW 730d
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
DDVC
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
282 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
16.22 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
42 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 730d
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
799 mi
Range
881 mi
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
799 mi
881 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
