The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)
€ 145,800

€ 95,400

€ 145,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod is 1.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L.
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
57.9
76.7
83.1
58.3
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
122.9
207.3
126.4
205.5
207.3 in
Length
205.5 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.71 %

General
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
D4 (4H)
Generation
F02
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 7L
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
CEJA, CTNA
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6.3 L / 308 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
493 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
461 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Performance
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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9.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
9.61 lb/hp
13.08 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
21 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
15 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
463 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
463 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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).
128.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
208.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data