BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] vs Audi A8 L [2011-2014]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] and Audi A8 L [2011-2014]. The BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] price is Rs. 94.09 Lakh and Audi A8 L [2011-2014] price is Rs. 1.06 Crore. The BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] is available in 2993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Audi A8 L [2011-2014] is available in 2967 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. 7 Series [2013-2016] provides the mileage of 11.1 kmpl and A8 L [2011-2014] provides the mileage of 15.5 kmpl.

7 Series [2013-2016] vs A8 L [2011-2014] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	7 Series [2013-2016]	A8 L [2011-2014]
Price	Rs. 94.09 Lakh	Rs. 1.06 Crore
Engine Capacity	2993 cc	2967 cc
Power	258 bhp	247 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

730Ld Prestige

Rs. 94.09 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Audi A8 L [2011-2014]

3.0 TDI quattro

Rs. 1.06 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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BMW 7 Series [2013-2016]

730Ld Prestige

Audi A8 L [2011-2014]

3.0 TDI quattro

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2967 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	BMW straight 6 diesel engine	V6 diesel engine with common rail injection and exhaust-gas turbocharging.
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	258 bhp @ 4000 rpm	247 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	560 Nm @ 1500 rpm	550 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	11.1View Mileage Details	15.5View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
5219 5267
Width (mm)
1902 1949
Height (mm)
1481 1471
Wheelbase (mm)
3210 3122
Ground Clearance (mm)
152
Kerb Weight (kg)
1950 1965
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
4 4
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
78 90

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint spring strut front axle	adaptive air suspesion
Rear Suspension	Rear axle air suspension with	adaptive air suspesion
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.35
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy
Front Tyres	245 / 55 R17	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	245 / 55 R17	235 / 55 R18

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)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
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	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	4	1

Seats & Upholstery

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

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear 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
One Touch Up	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
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric

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

Lighting

Headlights	Bi-Xenon Projector	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen on rear	Halogen on rear
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	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	TFT
Trip Meter	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
Tachometer	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

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

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

Colours

	Monaco Blue	Oolong Grey
	Black Sapphire	Emerald Black
	Titanium Grey	Havanna Black
	Sterling	Night Blue
	Kalahari Beige	Brilliant Black
	Titanium Silver	Phantom Black
	Alpine White	Impala Beige
		Quartz Grey
		Ice Silver Metallic
		Glacier White
		Ibis White

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7 Series [2013-2016] vs A8 L [2011-2014] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] and Audi A8 L [2011-2014]?

BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] price is Rs. 94.09 Lakh and Audi A8 L [2011-2014] price is Rs. 1.06 Crore. Hence BMW 7 Series [2013-2016] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between 7 Series [2013-2016] and A8 L [2011-2014] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 730Ld Prestige variant, mileage of 7 Series [2013-2016] is 11.1kmpl and for the 3.0 TDI quattro variant, mileage of A8 L [2011-2014] is 15.5kmpl. Thus making A8 L [2011-2014] the most fuel efficient as compared to 7 Series [2013-2016]

Q: How is the performance of 7 Series [2013-2016] compared to A8 L [2011-2014]?

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. For the 3.0 TDI quattro variant, 2967 cc Diesel engine of A8 L [2011-2014] produces 247 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 550 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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7 Series [2013-2016] vs A8 L [2011-2014] Comparison FAQs

Length (mm)	5219	5267
Width (mm)	1902	1949
Height (mm)	1481	1471
Wheelbase (mm)	3210	3122
Ground Clearance (mm)	152
Kerb Weight (kg)	1950	1965

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	78	90

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

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

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	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