The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 138,900
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
€ 84,600
 BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
€ 138,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,600

ⓘ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 is 1.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld BluePerformance.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.3
Blueprint BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
207.4 in
Length
205.5 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5589 lb
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.45 %
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
493 hp
254 hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
461 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

Performance

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
9.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
9.53 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
20 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
470 mi
888 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
225.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
446 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data