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Audi A4 Limousine vs BMW 7 Series comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 102,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or BMW 7 Series?

Audi A4 Limousine vs BMW 7 Series: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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BMW 7 Series

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A4 Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A4 Limousine with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

7 Series

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 7 Series offers clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 306 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers somewhat more boot space – 540 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries a bit more – 665 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 7 Series is clearly superior overall 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 £102,800
7 Series

BMW 7 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 300 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 80 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 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
121 - 167 g/km
co2
74 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
605 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Audi A4 Limousine?

The Audi A4 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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