The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 140,000
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S8
€ 78,100
 BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 730d.
Audi S8
BMW 730d
58
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
57.9
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
118
203.9
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
203.9 in
Length
200 in
118 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
BMW 730d
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
860 lb
16.92 %
BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi S8
BMW 730d
D5 (4N)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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
BMW 730d
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S8
563 hp
254 hp
BMW 730d
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S8
590 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 730d

Performance

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

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

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9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Audi S8
9.03 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
BMW 730d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 730d
15 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
451 mi
Range
888 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
888 mi
BMW 730d
Environmental Impact
214 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
214 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
BMW 730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data