The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 17) vs. BMW 550i Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 74,700
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 17) Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
€ 77,700
 BMW 550i Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 550i Gran Turismo
€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,700

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI competition is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the BMW 550i Gran Turismo.
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
55.9
Blueprint Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 17)
75.2
84.2
61.4
Blueprint BMW 550i Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 17)
114.7
195.8
Blueprint BMW 550i Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13)
120.9
196.8
195.8 in
Length
196.8 in
114.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5930 lb
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.16 %
BMW 550i Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13)

General

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
C7 (4G)
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CVUB
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
322 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
322 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Gran Turismo

Performance

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Gran Turismo

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13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.65 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
13.49 lb/hp
10.65 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
37 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
473 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
720 mi
473 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
129.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
39.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft