The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 81,500
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730d
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700

ⓘ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 18.8 cm shorter, 4.7 cm narrower and 27 cm lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
1471
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
1902
2134
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1902 mm
Width
1949 mm
2134 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1471 mm
Height
1741 mm
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
3070
5079
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
5079 mm
Length
5267 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
1985 kg
Kerb Weight
2120 kg
2550 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2670 kg
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
6.37 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 730d
254 bhp
346 bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
560 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 730d
560 NM
800 NM
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.13 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
7.81 kg/bhp
6.13 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 730d
47 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 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).
154.3 kWh
BMW 730d
123.4 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data