The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 75,600
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 147,900
 Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi S8 plus cod
€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 147,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 730d BluePerformance is 3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S8 plus cod.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8 plus cod
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.9
202.6
199.7 in
Length
202.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8 plus cod
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.06 %
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8 plus cod
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8 plus cod
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
DDTA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
242 hp
597 hp
Audi S8 plus cod
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S8 plus cod

Performance

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8 plus cod
152 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod

▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
17.67 lb/hp
7.63 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
24 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
731 mi
510 mi
Audi S8 plus 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).
189.4 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
189.4 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8 plus cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data