The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 74,400
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 730d
€ 95,200
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,200

ⓘ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 BMW 730d is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
199.7 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5611 lb
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.52 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 730d
242 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 730d
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.67 lb/hp
10.49 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 730d
35 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
595 mi
BMW 730d
731 mi
595 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 730d
139.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data