The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15) vs. Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 95,400
€ 145,800
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 145,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7L is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod.
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
58.3
74.9
84
57.9
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
126.4
205.5
122.9
207.3
205.5 in
Length
207.3 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5897 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.71 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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 6.3 FSI W12 cod
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
CEJA, CTNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.3 L / 308 cu in
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
349 hp
493 hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
461 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
332 lb‑ft
461 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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13.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.61 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
13.08 lb/hp
9.61 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
35 mpg
21 mpg
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
39 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
731 mi
Range
463 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
731 mi
463 mi
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
128.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Audi A8 L 6.3 FSI W12 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
