The Comparative Analysis :

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 95,400
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15) BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
€ 82,300
 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
€ 95,400
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 7L is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 10.2 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)
74.9
84
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.3 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
205.5 in
Length
207.4 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.57 %
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
F02
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 7L
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 7L
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 7L
332 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
13.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
13.08 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
35 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
636 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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).
166.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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 7L
Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data