The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 90,600
€ 96,100
€ 90,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.15 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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 4.2 FSI
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
349 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
332 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
12.92 lb/hp
11.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
35 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
731 mi
Range
577 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
731 mi
577 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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).
183.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
128.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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
