The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

€ 97,300
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 730Ld
€ 91,100
 Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12) Audi A8 4.2 FSI
€ 97,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,100

ⓘ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 4.2 FSI.
BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
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 xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
126.4
207.1
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
117.8
202.2
207.1 in
Length
202.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4420 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5567 lb
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.73 %
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 730Ld
261 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 730Ld
457 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 FSI

Performance

BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 730Ld

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 FSI

▶ REPLAY
16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.51 lb/hp
BMW 730Ld
16.93 lb/hp
11.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 730Ld
42 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
866 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 730Ld
866 mi
588 mi
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 730Ld
115.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 730Ld
Audi A8 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data