The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
€ 81,500
€ 78,100
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
BMW 730d
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
57.9
74.9
84
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
120.9
200
117.8
202.2
200 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.01 %
General
BMW 730d
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW 730d
254 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Performance
BMW 730d
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.23 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 730d
39 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
828 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 730d
123.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
