The Comparative Analysis :

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 112,900
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12) BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 112,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW ActiveHybrid 7L is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.1 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
58.4
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)
74.9
84
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.4 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)
126.4
205.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
205.2 in
Length
207.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.16 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
F02
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 7L
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
459 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
516 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
10.3 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
25 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
529 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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).
154.3 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
178.2 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data