The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra S tronic (14 - 17) vs. BMW 550i Gran Turismo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 56,800
€ 76,500
€ 56,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,500
ⓘ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 ultra is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the BMW 550i Gran Turismo.
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
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
195.8
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 ultra
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
14.28 %
General
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
C7 (4G)
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CTCC, CZVB
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
215 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Performance
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
▶ REPLAY
18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
18.76 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
50 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
46 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
965 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
965 mi
388 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
212.1 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
96.7 kWh
212.1 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
BMW 550i 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
