The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 81,500
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 82,600
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 730d is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
57.9
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
122.9
207.4
200 in
Length
207.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.89 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.23 lb/hp
17.89 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 730d
39 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
861 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
861 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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).
133.7 kWh
BMW 730d
123.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data