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: | 381 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 740 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 109 HP more power than Audi A7, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Audi A7. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.2 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1380 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) | |
| 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: | 5.22 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 25 cm longer than the Audi A7, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 7 series is 6 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: | 13 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the Audi A7, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`670 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 43 400 | |
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