The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

€ 88,400
BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 730d
€ 93,600
 Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) Audi A8 50 TDI
€ 88,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 730d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A8 50 TDI.
BMW 730d
Audi A8 50 TDI
57.8
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
58
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
Blueprint Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
118
203.6
201.6 in
Length
203.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Audi A8 50 TDI
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.32 %
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)

General

BMW 730d
Audi A8 50 TDI
G11
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
Audi A8 50 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 730d
261 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 730d
457 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 50 TDI

Performance

BMW 730d
Audi A8 50 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 50 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
BMW 730d
16.05 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 730d
44 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
915 mi
Range
799 mi
BMW 730d
915 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 730d
109.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
261 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Audi A8 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data