The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 88,300

€ 104,400

€ 88,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,400
ⓘ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 is 1.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
58.2
74.9
85.4
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.5 in
120.9
200.7
117.8
202.2
200.7 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.64 %

General
BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
G11
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 730d
261 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 730d
457 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.05 lb/hp
BMW 730d
15.59 lb/hp
10.05 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 730d
44 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
915 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 730d
915 mi
572 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 730d
109.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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