The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 17) vs. BMW 530d Gran Turismo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 66,600
€ 56,100
€ 66,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘ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 530d Gran Turismo.
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d 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 530d Gran Turismo
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.19 %
General
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d 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 530d Gran Turismo
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
CVUA
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
316 hp
242 hp
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Performance
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
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13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.54 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
13.74 lb/hp
18.54 lb/hp
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
38 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
731 mi
Range
669 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
731 mi
669 mi
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
133.7 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 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
