The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 100,100
€ 83,400
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld.
Audi S8
BMW 730Ld
56.9
74.6
79.8
58.3
74.9
84
74.6 in
Width
74.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
115.9
198.9
126.4
205.5
198.9 in
Length
205.5 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
BMW 730Ld
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.22 %
General
Audi S8
BMW 730Ld
D3 (4E)
Generation
F02
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 730Ld
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 730Ld
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld
Performance
Audi S8
BMW 730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730Ld
12 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
418 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
888 mi
BMW 730Ld
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).
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 730Ld
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
