The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 97,300
€ 104,400
€ 97,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,400
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod.
BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
58.2
74.9
85.4
57.5
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
126.4
207.1
117.8
202.2
207.1 in
Length
202.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.49 %
General
BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
G12
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 4.0 TFSI cod
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
429 hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
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16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.05 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.93 lb/hp
10.05 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 730Ld
42 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
866 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW 730Ld
866 mi
572 mi
Audi A8 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).
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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 730Ld
115.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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