The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 98,700
€ 88,300
€ 98,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A8 L 55 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
BMW 730d
58.5
76.6
83.9
58.2
74.9
85.4
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
123.1
208.7
120.9
200.7
208.7 in
Length
200.7 in
123.1 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
BMW 730d
4475 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.12 %
General
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
BMW 730d
D5 (4N)
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 55 TFSI
BMW 730d
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
CZSE
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
335 hp
261 hp
BMW 730d
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
13.36 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
30 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 730d
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
574 mi
Range
915 mi
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
574 mi
915 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
147.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
348 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 55 TFSI
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1598 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
