The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15)
€ 147,900

€ 90,600

€ 147,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S8 plus cod is 2.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7.
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
57.4
76.7
83.1
57.9
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
117.9
202.6
120.9
200
202.6 in
Length
200 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.97 %

General
Audi S8 plus 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 S8 plus cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N55
DDTA
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
597 hp
349 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
510 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
510 mi
731 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Environmental Impact
189.4 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 S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data