The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 105,900
€ 145,800
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
58.5
74.9
84
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
120.9
199.7
122.9
207.3
199.7 in
Length
207.3 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.39 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
459 hp
493 hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
10.18 lb/hp
9.61 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
25 mpg
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
529 mi
Range
463 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
529 mi
463 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
178.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
