2011 Audi A8 vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, both 2011 Audi A8 and 2011 BMW 730 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 730.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 730. (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Audi A8 | 2011 BMW 730 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | A8 | 730 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5136 mm | 5212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1948 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |