The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 50 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)
€ 93,600
€ 112,900
€ 93,600
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 a little. The Audi A8 50 TDI is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L.
Audi A8 50 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
58
76.6
83.9
58.4
74.9
84
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58 in
Height
58.4 in
118
203.6
126.4
205.2
203.6 in
Length
205.2 in
118 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 50 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.42 %
General
Audi A8 50 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
D5 (4N)
Generation
F02
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 50 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
DDVC
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
282 hp
459 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
443 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 50 TDI
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Performance
Audi A8 50 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
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 50 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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16.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Audi A8 50 TDI
16.02 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 50 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 50 TDI
42 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
799 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A8 50 TDI
799 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 50 TDI
115.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 50 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
