The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
€ 90,600
€ 78,100
€ 90,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,100
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
57.9
74.9
84
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
120.9
200
117.8
202.2
200 in
Length
202.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
4.88 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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 2.0 TFSI hybrid
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
CHJA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
349 hp
242 hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
332 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
12.92 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
35 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
731 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
731 mi
739 mi
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 2.0 TFSI hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
