The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 64,400
€ 58,600
€ 64,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘ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 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
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4101 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
12.05 %
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
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 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVB, CKVC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
309 hp
242 hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
465 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
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15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.95 lb/hp
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
15.09 lb/hp
16.95 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
37 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
680 mi
Range
673 mi
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
680 mi
673 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
131.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535d Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 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
