The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

€ 79,300
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 86,800
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 730d BluePerformance is 7.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches narrower.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
57.9
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
122.9
207.3
200 in
Length
207.3 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.04 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

General

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
254 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.08 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
16.62 lb/hp
14.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
42 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
888 mi
645 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data