The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 97,200
€ 85,300
€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 730Ld is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI.
BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
58.5
74.9
85.4
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
126.4
206.2
122.9
207.3
206.2 in
Length
207.3 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.73 %
General
BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
G12
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
254 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.44 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.51 lb/hp
17.44 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 730Ld
41 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
850 mi
Range
849 mi
BMW 730Ld
850 mi
849 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 730Ld
117.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
