The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)
€ 77,600
€ 112,900
€ 77,600
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 3.0 TDI is 7.7 cm shorter, 4.7 cm wider and 2.4 cm lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
1460
1949
2111
1484
1902
2134
1949 mm
Width
1902 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2134 mm
1460 mm
Height
1484 mm
2992
5135
3210
5212
5135 mm
Length
5212 mm
2992 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
1955 kg
Kerb Weight
2145 kg
2570 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2660 kg
Weight Difference:
190 kg
8.86 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CTBA
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
4395 CC
254 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
459 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
254 bhp
459 bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
580 NM
700 NM
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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7.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.67 kg/bhp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
7.7 kg/bhp
4.67 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
48 mpg
30 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
864 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
864 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
615 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
490 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
