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Audi A5 Sportback vs BMW X7 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 91,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or BMW X7?

Audi A5 Sportback vs BMW X7: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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BMW X7

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  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A5 Sportback is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,085 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

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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 Audi A5 Sportback offers a bit more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the BMW X7 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers very slightly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

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.

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 720 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers considerably more boot space – 750 L compared to 331 L. That’s a difference of about 419 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries visibly more – 760 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback stands well ahead of its rival 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 £40,200
A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 84 - 110 km
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The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
210 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
750 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
680 - 760 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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