The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 56,000
€ 81,500
€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500
ⓘ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 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the BMW 550i Gran Turismo.
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i 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
197
195.6 in
Length
197 in
114.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
4101 lb
Curb Weight
4883 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6019 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
16.03 %
General
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
C7 (4G)
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 550i Gran Turismo
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CLAA
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
201 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
332 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Performance
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
20.4 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
697 mi
Range
453 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
697 mi
453 mi
BMW 550i 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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
39.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
