The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 79,300
 BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 730d BluePerformance.
Audi S8
BMW 730d BluePerformance
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
57.9
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
74.6 in
Width
74.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
198.9 in
Length
200 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.95 %
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi S8
BMW 730d BluePerformance
D3 (4E)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8
BMW 730d BluePerformance
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
BSM
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Performance

Audi S8
BMW 730d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
12 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
888 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
253.8 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 S8
253.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data