The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 61,800

€ 54,800

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,800
ⓘ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 535d Gran Turismo is 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra.
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
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 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5732 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.51 %

General
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
F07
Generation
C7 (4G)
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CZVE

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
309 hp
187 hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
465 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
Performance
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
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14.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
14.59 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
40 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
737 mi
Range
965 mi
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
737 mi
965 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
121.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
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