The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 50,200
€ 48,700
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘ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 Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the BMW 520d Gran Turismo.
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
55.9
75.2
84.2
61.4
74.8
83.9
75.2 in
Width
74.8 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
55.9 in
Height
61.4 in
114.7
195.6
120.9
196.8
195.6 in
Length
196.8 in
114.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.03 %
General
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
C7 (4G)
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CHVA
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Performance
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.75 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
19.03 lb/hp
23.75 lb/hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
32 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
546 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
546 mi
821 mi
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
140.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









39.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
















