The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 75,600

€ 89,900

€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 730d BluePerformance is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
58.2
74.9
84
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
120.9
199.7
122.9
207.3
199.7 in
Length
207.3 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.48 %

General
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 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 BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CTBD

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
242 hp
258 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.17 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
17.67 lb/hp
17.17 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
731 mi
Range
879 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
731 mi
879 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data