BMW 7 series 2012 vs Audi A7 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Audi A7 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 14 HP less power than Audi A7, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A7. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.2 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 11 cm longer than the Audi A7, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 535 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 43 400 | |
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