The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 74,400
€ 92,700
€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,700
ⓘ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 4.2 TDI.
BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
58.2
74.9
84
57.5
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
120.9
199.7
117.8
202.2
199.7 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.29 %
General
BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 730d
242 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 730d
398 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Performance
BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.67 lb/hp
13.19 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 730d
35 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
731 mi
Range
756 mi
BMW 730d
731 mi
756 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
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).
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).
152.2 kWh
BMW 730d
139.9 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
