The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 147,900

€ 93,800

€ 147,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,800
ⓘ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 plus cod is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld.
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 730Ld
57.4
76.7
83.1
58.5
74.9
85.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
117.9
202.6
126.4
206.2
202.6 in
Length
206.2 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 730Ld
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.24 %

General
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 730Ld
D4 (4H)
Generation
G12
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 S8 plus cod
BMW 730Ld
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
DDTA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
597 hp
261 hp
BMW 730Ld
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld
Performance
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 730Ld
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld
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7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 730Ld
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 730Ld
17 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
510 mi
Range
897 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
510 mi
897 mi
BMW 730Ld
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
111 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 730Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW 730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data