The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 550i Gran Turismo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 63,800

€ 76,500

€ 63,800
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 45 TDI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 5.4 inches lower than the BMW 550i Gran Turismo.
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
56
75.1
83.4
61.4
74.8
83.9
75.1 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
56 in
Height
61.4 in
115.2
195.6
120.9
196.8
195.6 in
Length
196.8 in
115.2 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4707 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
8.43 %

General
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
C8 (4K)
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 45 TDI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
DDVE
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
228 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Performance
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Gran Turismo
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18.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
18.9 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
43 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
39 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
711 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
711 mi
388 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 45 TDI
113.1 kWh
212.1 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A7 Sportback 45 TDI
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1279 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