The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 52,600
€ 50,200
€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI.
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
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
197
114.7
195.6
197 in
Length
195.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
114.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
4387 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
12.81 %
General
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
F07
Generation
C7 (4G)
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CHVA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
181 hp
201 hp
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
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24.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
24.24 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
43 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
791 mi
Range
546 mi
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
791 mi
546 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
113.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.4 cu ft
