The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 535d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 58,600
€ 65,400
€ 58,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,400
ⓘ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 535d Gran Turismo.
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d 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 535d Gran Turismo
4101 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5732 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.05 %
General
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
C7 (4G)
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CDUC, CKVB, CKVC, CDUD
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
242 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Performance
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
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16.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.59 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
16.95 lb/hp
14.59 lb/hp
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
673 mi
Range
737 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
673 mi
737 mi
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
39.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
