The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 118,500
€ 74,400
€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400
ⓘ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 S8 cod is 3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 730d.
Audi S8 cod
BMW 730d
57.4
76.7
83.1
58.2
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.4 in
Height
58.2 in
117.9
202.6
120.9
199.7
202.6 in
Length
199.7 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 cod
BMW 730d
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.38 %
General
Audi S8 cod
BMW 730d
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
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 S8 cod
BMW 730d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d
Performance
Audi S8 cod
BMW 730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 cod
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S8 cod
25 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
542 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi S8 cod
542 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
139.9 kWh
Audi S8 cod
178.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 cod
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
