The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 75,600
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 730d BluePerformance is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.3 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
199.7 in
Length
207.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.49 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 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 BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 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 BluePerformance
242 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
17.67 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
731 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 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).
154.3 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data