The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 75,600
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 140,000
 Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S8
€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,000

ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi S8.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
58
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
118
203.9
199.7 in
Length
203.9 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8
4277 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6250 lb
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
805 lb
15.84 %
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8
F01
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
242 hp
563 hp
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi S8

Performance

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 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

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
21 mpg
Audi S8
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
451 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
731 mi
451 mi
Audi S8
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).
214 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
214 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data