The Comparative Analysis :

BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 105,900
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12) BMW ActiveHybrid 7
€ 82,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.1 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
58.5
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12)
74.9
84
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
199.7 in
Length
207.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.79 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 L 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
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
459 hp
286 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
10.18 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
25 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
636 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
529 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 L 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).
166.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
178.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data