The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI multitronic (10 - 14)
€ 63,600

€ 53,200

€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘ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 535d Gran Turismo is 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI.
BMW 535d 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
195.6
196.8 in
Length
195.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
114.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
4652 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
750 lb
16.12 %

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

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CLAB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
295 hp
201 hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
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15.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
15.77 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
33 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
613 mi
Range
792 mi
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
613 mi
792 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
146.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft









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