The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12)
€ 145,800
€ 105,900
€ 145,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod is 7.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
57.9
76.7
83.1
58.5
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
122.9
207.3
120.9
199.7
207.3 in
Length
199.7 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.39 %
General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
D4 (4H)
Generation
F01
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 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
459 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
463 mi
Range
529 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Environmental Impact
208.4 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 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
