The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 140,000
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S8
€ 80,900
 BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S8 is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 730Ld BluePerformance.
Audi S8
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
58
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
118
203.9
Blueprint BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.2
203.9 in
Length
205.2 in
118 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
728 lb
14.33 %
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Audi S8
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
D5 (4N)
Generation
F02
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S8
563 hp
242 hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S8
590 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

Performance

Audi S8
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Audi S8
9.03 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
451 mi
Range
720 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
720 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
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).
141.9 kWh
Audi S8
214 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data