The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 79,300
€ 140,000
€ 79,300
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 BMW 730d BluePerformance is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi S8.
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8
57.9
74.9
84
58
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.9 in
Height
58 in
120.9
200
118
203.9
200 in
Length
203.9 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8
4222 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6250 lb
Weight Difference:
860 lb
16.92 %
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)
8-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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
254 hp
563 hp
Audi S8
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 730d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi S8
Performance
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
16.62 lb/hp
9.03 lb/hp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
42 mpg
21 mpg
Audi S8
35 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
888 mi
Range
451 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
888 mi
451 mi
Audi S8
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).
214 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
214 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
