The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 81,500
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 74,000
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,000

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
BMW 730d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
117.8
202.2
200 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.52 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 730d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 730d
254 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 730d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.23 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 730d
39 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
874 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 730d
123.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data