The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 17)
€ 56,900

€ 66,600

€ 56,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,600
ⓘ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 530d 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 530d 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 530d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.23 %

General
BMW 530d 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CVUA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
254 hp
316 hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
413 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
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17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
17.49 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
41 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
750 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
750 mi
731 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
119.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
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