The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15)
€ 102,300
€ 90,600
€ 102,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,600
ⓘ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 4.2 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7.
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
57.5
76.7
83.1
57.9
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
117.8
202.2
120.9
200
202.2 in
Length
200 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5964 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.3 %
General
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 A8 4.2 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
CTEC
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
380 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
627 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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12.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
12.27 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
33 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
777 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
777 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
148.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
