The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 88,300
BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730d
€ 147,900
Audi S8 plus cod  tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi S8 plus cod
€ 88,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 147,900

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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S8 plus cod.
BMW 730d
Audi S8 plus cod
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod  tiptronic (15 - 17)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod  tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.9
202.6
200.7 in
Length
202.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Audi S8 plus cod
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.65 %
Audi S8 plus cod  tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

BMW 730d
Audi S8 plus 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 S8 plus cod
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
DDTA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 730d
261 hp
597 hp
Audi S8 plus cod
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 730d
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S8 plus cod

Performance

BMW 730d
Audi S8 plus cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod

 REPLAY
15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 lb/hp
BMW 730d
15.59 lb/hp
7.63 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Audi S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 730d
44 mpg
24 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
38 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
915 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 730d
915 mi
510 mi
Audi S8 plus 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).
189.4 kWh
BMW 730d
109.1 kWh
189.4 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Audi S8 plus cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data