The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 145,800

€ 80,900

€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod is 2.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld BluePerformance.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
57.9
76.7
83.1
58.2
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.9 in
Height
58.2 in
122.9
207.3
126.4
205.2
207.3 in
Length
205.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.14 %

General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
242 hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
463 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
141.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data