The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 59,400
€ 52,600
€ 59,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600
ⓘ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 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
195.6
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 520d Gran Turismo
4101 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.54 %
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
8-speed automatic 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
CDUC, CKVB, CKVC, CDUD
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
242 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 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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16.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.24 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
16.95 lb/hp
24.24 lb/hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
685 mi
Range
791 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
685 mi
791 mi
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 520d 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
