The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)

€ 70,000
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13) Audi A8 3.0 TDI
€ 95,400
 BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15) BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400

ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
76.7
83.1
58.3
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
117.8
202.2
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
202.2 in
Length
205.5 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.66 %
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)

General

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
CLAB
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
201 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

Performance

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
20.51 lb/hp
13.08 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
932 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data