The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 74,400
€ 96,100
€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 730d is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 19.5 cm shorter, 4.7 cm narrower and 26.2 cm lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI.
BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
1479
1902
2134
1741
1949
2111
1902 mm
Width
1949 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1479 mm
Height
1741 mm
3070
5072
3122
5267
5072 mm
Length
5267 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
1940 kg
Kerb Weight
1960 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2535 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.02 %
General
BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CDRA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
4163 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
366 bhp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 730d
242 bhp
366 bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
540 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
445 NM
at 3500 rpm
BMW 730d
540 NM
445 NM
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Performance
BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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8.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.36 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
8.02 kg/bhp
5.36 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 730d
42 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
731 mi
Range
577 mi
BMW 730d
731 mi
577 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 730d
139.9 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
178 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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