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Audi A6 Avant vs BMW i7 comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 659 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 99,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or BMW i7?

Audi A6 Avant vs BMW i7: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • barely more trunk space

BMW i7

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

A6 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A6 Avant is significantly cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,457 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 523 km more than the Audi A6 Avant.

i7

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 i7 offers significantly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 292 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Audi A6 Avant takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers considerably more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm more.

A6 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A6 Avant is markedly lighter – 1,865 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 730 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers barely more boot space – 503 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries only slightly more – 570 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 is far ahead 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.

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i7

BMW i7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 455 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 559 - 624 km
Audi A6 Avant
BMW i7

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Audi A6 Avant

The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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BMW i7

The BMW i7 is a quietly imposing electric limousine that wraps advanced tech and traditional Bavarian comfort in a futuristic skin. For buyers after serene luxury with a mischievous streak, it pampers rear-seat occupants while reminding the driver that BMW still knows how to make a big car feel alive.

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Audi A6 Avant
BMW i7

Costs and Consumption

Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
99,200 - 157,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
101.7 kWh
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
4,999 mm
Length
5,391 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Height
1,544 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,497 - 1,534 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
480 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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