The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 535d Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 58,600

€ 63,600

€ 58,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600
ⓘ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 TFSI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 5.5 inches lower than the BMW 535d Gran Turismo.
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d 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 TFSI
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4652 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.55 %

General
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
C7 (4G)
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CGWB, CHMA
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
296 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
296 hp
295 hp
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Performance
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d Gran Turismo
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13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.77 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
13.74 lb/hp
15.77 lb/hp
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
493 mi
Range
613 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
493 mi
613 mi
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
146.1 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
155.3 kWh
146.1 kWh
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









39.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft