The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 79,300
€ 97,100
€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 730d BluePerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 50 TDI.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
57.9
74.9
84
58.5
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
120.9
200
123.1
208.7
200 in
Length
208.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
123.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.72 %
General
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
F01
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 50 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
254 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Performance
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
16.62 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
42 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
888 mi
Range
799 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
888 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
