The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 83,400
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 730Ld
€ 110,300
 Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 83,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 110,300

ⓘ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 is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod.
BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
58.3
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
122.9
207.3
205.5 in
Length
207.3 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5787 lb
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.87 %
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
F02
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730Ld
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
CTGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 730Ld
254 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 730Ld
413 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.93 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 730Ld
42 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
566 mi
BMW 730Ld
888 mi
566 mi
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
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).
170.4 kWh
BMW 730Ld
115.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 L 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data