The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 80,900
€ 74,000
€ 80,900
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 730Ld BluePerformance is 3 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
58.2
74.9
84
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.5 in
126.4
205.2
117.8
202.2
205.2 in
Length
202.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.03 %
General
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
F02
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
242 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
17.99 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
34 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
720 mi
Range
874 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
720 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
141.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
