The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..)
€ 80,900
€ 93,600
€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 730Ld BluePerformance is 1.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A8 50 TDI.
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 50 TDI
58.2
74.9
84
58
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58 in
126.4
205.2
118
203.6
205.2 in
Length
203.6 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 50 TDI
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.65 %
General
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 50 TDI
F02
Generation
D5 (4N)
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 50 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
DDVC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
242 hp
282 hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 50 TDI
Performance
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 50 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
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17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
17.99 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 50 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
34 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
720 mi
Range
799 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
720 mi
799 mi
Audi A8 50 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
141.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 50 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 50 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
