The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (13 - 14)
€ 105,900
€ 79,100
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,100
ⓘ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 ActiveHybrid 7 is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TFSI.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
58.5
74.9
84
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.5 in
120.9
199.7
117.8
202.2
199.7 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.14 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
CGWD, CREA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
459 hp
306 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
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10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
10.18 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
25 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
529 mi
Range
653 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
529 mi
653 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
178.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
