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 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Audi A7 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 7 series engine produces 75 HP less power than Audi A7, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Audi A7. Due to the lower power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.6 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| Audi A7 2014 3.0 engine: The introduction of new cast-iron cylinder liners has nearly eliminated the issue of cylinder scoring. However, catalytic converters remain highly susceptible to damage from low-quality fuel and continue to ... More about Audi A7 2014 3.0 engine | |||
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: | 500 litres | 535 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 35 litres less trunk space than the Audi A7. This could mean that the BMW 7 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A7. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`420 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 43 400 | |
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