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

€ 56,800

€ 77,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,800
ⓘ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 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 ultra.
BMW 550i 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 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
14.68 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
CTCC, CZVB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
444 hp
215 hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
Performance
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
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10.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
10.65 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
26 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
473 mi
Range
965 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
473 mi
965 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
174.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI ultra
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