The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

€ 91,700
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) BMW 730d
€ 86,800
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 91,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 730d is 16.7 cm shorter, 4.7 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
1478
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
1902
2169
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
1949
2111
1902 mm
Width
1949 mm
2169 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1478 mm
Height
1471 mm
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
3070
5098
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
3122
5265
5098 mm
Length
5265 mm
3070 mm
Wheelbase
3122 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
1920 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2540 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2530 kg
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.79 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)

General

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
G11
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
261 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5200 rpm
BMW 730d
261 bhp
306 bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
620 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 2900 rpm
BMW 730d
620 NM
440 NM
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

BMW 730d

62 mph 62
mph

82 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
7.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.39 kg/bhp
BMW 730d
7.36 kg/bhp
6.39 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 730d
50 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
78 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
866 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 730d
866 mi
645 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 730d
115.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
184 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730d
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
620 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
515 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data