The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)

€ 104,400
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 95,400
 BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15) BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
€ 104,400
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 4.0 TFSI cod is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L.
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
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 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
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 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.57 %
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)

General

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
CTGA
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
429 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

Performance

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

▶ REPLAY
10.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
10.05 lb/hp
13.08 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
26 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
572 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Environmental Impact
168.7 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 4.0 TFSI cod
168.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data