The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 520d Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 57,600

€ 48,700

€ 57,600
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 3.0 TDI is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the BMW 520d Gran Turismo.
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
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
195.8
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
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.56 %

General
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d 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 520d Gran Turismo
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CZVF
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
187 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Performance
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d Gran Turismo
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22.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.75 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
22.4 lb/hp
23.75 lb/hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
856 mi
Range
821 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
856 mi
821 mi
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 3.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1367 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