The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)

€ 78,100
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15) Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
€ 112,900
 BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12) BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,900

ⓘ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 A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid is 3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L.
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
76.7
83.1
58.4
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.5 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)
126.4
205.2
202.2 in
Length
205.2 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5864 lb
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.33 %
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)

General

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CHJA
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
242 hp
459 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

Performance

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
17.72 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
37 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
739 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
119.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data