Audi A7 [2011-2015] vs BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi A7 [2011-2015] and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]. The Audi A7 [2011-2015] price is Rs. 86.35 Lakh and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] price is Rs. 94.09 Lakh. The Audi A7 [2011-2015] is available in 2967 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] is available in 2993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. A7 [2011-2015] provides the mileage of 13.88 kmpl and 7 Series [2013-2016] provides the mileage of 11.1 kmpl.

A7 [2011-2015] vs 7 Series [2013-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	A7 [2011-2015]	7 Series [2013-2016]
Price	Rs. 86.35 Lakh	Rs. 94.09 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2967 cc	2993 cc
Power	241 bhp	258 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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Audi A7 [2011-2015]

Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro

Rs. 86.35 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

730Ld Prestige

Rs. 94.09 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi A7 [2011-2015]

Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro

BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

730Ld Prestige

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2967 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	V6 diesel engine with common rail injection and exhaust-gas turbocharging.	BMW straight 6 diesel engine
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	241 bhp @ 4000 rpm	258 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1400 rpm	560 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	13.88View Mileage Details	11.1View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift	Automatic - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4969 5219
Width (mm)
2139 1902
Height (mm)
1420 1481
Wheelbase (mm)
2914 3210
Ground Clearance (mm)
152
Kerb Weight (kg)
1860 1950
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 4
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
65 78

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	adaptive air suspesion	Double-joint spring strut front axle
Rear Suspension	adaptive air suspesion	Rear axle air suspension with
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.95
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 45 R18	245 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R18	245 / 55 R17

Features

Safety
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC		Two Zones
Rear AC		Two Zones
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors		Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	4

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour		Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric	Electric

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Lighting

Headlights	Projector with Xenon	Bi-Xenon Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen on rear	Halogen on rear
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	TFT
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
2 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited

Colours

	Brilliant Black	Monaco Blue
	Havanna Black metallic	Black Sapphire
	Phantom Black pearl effect	Titanium Grey
	Moonshine Blue metallic	Sterling
	Oolong Grey metallic	Kalahari Beige
	Dakota Grey metallic	Titanium Silver
	Garnet Red pearl effect	Alpine White
	Quartz Grey metallic
	Ice Silver metallic
	Impala Beige pearl effect
	Ibis White

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A7 [2011-2015] vs 7 Series [2013-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi A7 [2011-2015] and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]?

Audi A7 [2011-2015] price is Rs. 86.35 Lakh and BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] price is Rs. 94.09 Lakh. Hence Audi A7 [2011-2015] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between A7 [2011-2015] and 7 Series [2013-2016] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro variant, mileage of A7 [2011-2015] is 13.88kmpl and for the 730Ld Prestige variant, mileage of 7 Series [2013-2016] is 11.1kmpl. Thus making A7 [2011-2015] the most fuel efficient as compared to 7 Series [2013-2016]

Q: How is the performance of A7 [2011-2015] compared to 7 Series [2013-2016]?

For the Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro variant, 2967 cc Diesel engine of A7 [2011-2015] produces 241 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1400 rpm of torque. For the 730Ld Prestige variant, 2993 cc Diesel engine of 7 Series [2013-2016] produces 258 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 560 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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Audi A7 [2011-2015] vs BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

Length (mm)	4969	5219
Width (mm)	2139	1902
Height (mm)	1420	1481
Wheelbase (mm)	2914	3210
Ground Clearance (mm)		152
Kerb Weight (kg)	1860	1950

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	65	78

Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)		Unlimited