The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)

€ 81,700
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 95,400
 BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15) BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
€ 81,700
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 Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.2 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 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
68.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
207.4 in
Length
205.5 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4332 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.06 %
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)

General

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
D4 (4H)
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 L 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
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data