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Audi A7 vs BMW 1 Series comparison
Compare performance (630 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 29,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or BMW 1 Series?
Audi A7 vs BMW 1 Series: Key differences
A7
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 1 Series is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,400 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,671 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 1 Series with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.
1 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 Audi A7 offers clearly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 330 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW 1 Series takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.
A7
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: BMW 1 Series offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is markedly lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers noticeably more boot space – 535 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries moderately more – 600 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Audi A7 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.
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Audi A7
Audi A7
BMW 1 Series
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Audi A7
The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.
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BMW 1 Series
The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.
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Audi A7
BMW 1 Series
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
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Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
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co2
112 - 173 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
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Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
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Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
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Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
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Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
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Width
1,800 mm
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Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
510 - 600 kg
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Payload
475 - 510 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 630 HP
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Power HP
122 - 300 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
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Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
370 - 850 Nm
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
150 - 463 kW
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Power kW
90 - 221 kW
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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