The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 14)
€ 79,100
€ 63,200
€ 79,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,200
ⓘ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 550i 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 550i 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 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
6019 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
12.69 %
General
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
F07
Generation
C7 (4G)
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
CGQB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3900 rpm
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
402 hp
309 hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
443 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
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12.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
12.09 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
20 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
368 mi
Range
641 mi
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
368 mi
641 mi
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
223.5 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
223.5 kWh
129.6 kWh
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i Gran Turismo
Audi A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 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
