The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 79,300
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d BluePerformance
€ 100,200
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200

ⓘ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 7.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
57.9
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
200 in
Length
207.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.19 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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 4.0 TFSI cod
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CEUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
254 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
16.62 lb/hp
10.76 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
42 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
888 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data