The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 17)
€ 77,700

€ 74,700

€ 77,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,700
ⓘ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 550i Gran Turismo is 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition.
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
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 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
8.16 %

General
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
F07
Generation
C7 (4G)
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 3900 rpm
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
444 hp
322 hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
479 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
Performance
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
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10.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
10.65 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
26 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
473 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
473 mi
720 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
129.6 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
174.3 kWh
129.6 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI competition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 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