The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Gran Turismo Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 56,100

€ 62,700

€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,700
ⓘ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 530d Gran Turismo is 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI.
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
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 530d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
4486 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.38 %

General
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
F07
Generation
C7 (4G)
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CREC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5300 rpm
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
242 hp
328 hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
398 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
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18.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
18.54 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
36 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
669 mi
Range
605 mi
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
669 mi
605 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
133.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft









48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.4 cu ft