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

€ 59,900

€ 63,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,900
ⓘ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 TFSI.
BMW 535d 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
195.6
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 TFSI
4652 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
12.55 %

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

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CGXB, CTTA, CTUA, CGWD

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
295 hp
306 hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
443 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
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15.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 lb/hp
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
15.77 lb/hp
13.29 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
33 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
613 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
613 mi
493 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
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).
155.3 kWh
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
146.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TFSI
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