The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 550i Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 63,200
€ 77,700
€ 63,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,700
ⓘ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 1.1 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
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 550i Gran Turismo
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.26 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CGQB
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
309 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Performance
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.65 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
13.73 lb/hp
10.65 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
641 mi
Range
473 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
641 mi
473 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
129.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 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
1202 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
39.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
