The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 90,600
€ 85,300
€ 90,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is 7.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches narrower.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
57.9
74.9
84
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
120.9
200
122.9
207.3
200 in
Length
207.3 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4431 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.71 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
F01
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
CTBA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
349 hp
254 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
332 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.44 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
12.92 lb/hp
17.44 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
35 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
731 mi
Range
849 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
731 mi
849 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
128.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
