The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 90,600
 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15) BMW ActiveHybrid 7
€ 97,700
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 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 10.6 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
57.9
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15)
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
68.5 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15)
120.9
200
207.4 in
Length
200 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5677 lb
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.53 %
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15)

General

Audi A8 L 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 L 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
CDSB
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
590 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7

▶ REPLAY
13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
13.51 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
31 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Environmental Impact
154.3 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 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data