The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 90,600
€ 82,300
€ 90,600
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 significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
57.9
74.9
84
68.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
68.5 in
120.9
200
122.9
207.4
200 in
Length
207.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.39 %
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
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
CGXA, CGWA, CREG
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 4850 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
349 hp
286 hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
332 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
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
12.92 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
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
35 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
731 mi
Range
636 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
731 mi
636 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
128.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 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
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
