The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 530d Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 56,000

€ 59,500

€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,500
ⓘ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 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the BMW 530d Gran Turismo.
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d 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 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
4101 lb
Curb Weight
4597 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
10.79 %

General
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
C7 (4G)
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CLAA
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
201 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Performance
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Gran Turismo
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
20.4 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
697 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
697 mi
702 mi
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
127.6 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 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