The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 48,700
€ 57,600
€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,600
ⓘ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 BMW 520d Gran Turismo is 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI.
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
61.4
74.8
83.9
55.9
75.2
84.2
74.8 in
Width
75.2 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
61.4 in
Height
55.9 in
120.9
196.8
114.7
195.8
196.8 in
Length
195.8 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
114.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.56 %
General
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
F07
Generation
C7 (4G)
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CZVF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 2750 rpm
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
181 hp
187 hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
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23.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.4 lb/hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
23.75 lb/hp
22.4 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
44 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
821 mi
Range
856 mi
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
821 mi
856 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
109.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.4 cu ft
