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

€ 95,400

€ 147,900
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 S8 plus cod is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L.
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
57.4
76.7
83.1
58.3
74.9
84
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
117.9
202.6
126.4
205.5
202.6 in
Length
205.5 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.24 %

General
Audi S8 plus 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 S8 plus cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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 7L
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 7L
Performance
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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 7L
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7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.08 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
13.08 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 plus cod
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
35 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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 7L
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 7L
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 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