The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 80,900

€ 100,200

€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 730Ld BluePerformance is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58.2
74.9
84
68.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
68.5 in
126.4
205.2
122.9
207.4
205.2 in
Length
207.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5721 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.22 %

General
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
F02
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CEUA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
242 hp
414 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
17.99 lb/hp
10.76 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
34 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
720 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
720 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
141.9 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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