Audi A7 2018 vs BMW 7 series 2019
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
| Audi A7 and BMW 7 series have the same engine power, but Audi A7 torque is 50 NM more than BMW 7 series. Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.4 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A7 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that by driving the Audi A7 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q8 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW 8 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 7 sērija 2019 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2019 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 5.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi A7 is 29 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A7 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 515 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi A7 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 7 series. The BMW 7 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`470 | 2`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 600 | 62 600 | |
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