The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 93,900
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 730Ld
€ 74,900
 Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
€ 93,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,900

ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (19 - ..)
126.4
207.1
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.8
202.2
207.1 in
Length
202.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.54 %
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
G12
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Performance

BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

▶ REPLAY
16.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.43 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 730Ld
44 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
915 mi
Range
874 mi
BMW 730Ld
915 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 730Ld
109.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data