The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 81,500
€ 100,100
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 730d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi S8.
BMW 730d
Audi S8
57.9
74.9
84
56.9
74.6
79.8
74.9 in
Width
74.6 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
120.9
200
115.9
198.9
200 in
Length
198.9 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730d
Audi S8
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.49 %
General
BMW 730d
Audi S8
F01
Generation
D3 (4E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730d
Audi S8
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
BSM
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 730d
254 hp
444 hp
Audi S8
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 730d
413 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S8
Performance
BMW 730d
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
BMW 730d
17.23 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730d
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 730d
39 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S8
33 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
828 mi
Range
418 mi
BMW 730d
828 mi
418 mi
Audi S8
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).
253.8 kWh
BMW 730d
123.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730d
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
