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Audi A4 Avant vs BMW 7 Series comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 102,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or BMW 7 Series?

Audi A4 Avant vs BMW 7 Series: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

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  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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BMW 7 Series

  • moderately more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A4 Avant is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,529 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A4 Avant with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

7 Series

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 7 Series offers moderately more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers visibly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

A4 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is significantly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 660 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers only slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries somewhat more – 665 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant comes out modestly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Audi A4 Avant
BMW 7 Series

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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Audi A4 Avant
BMW 7 Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
74 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
-
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
605 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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