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Audi A7 vs BMW 2 Series comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 39,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or BMW 2 Series?

Audi A7 vs BMW 2 Series: Key differences

Audi A7

  • a bit more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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BMW 2 Series

  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 2 Series is noticeably cheaper – starting at 39,700 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,343 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 2 Series with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

2 Series

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers a bit more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW 2 Series takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers visibly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 650 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series is moderately lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers clearly more boot space – 535 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries noticeably more – 600 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 200 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 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.

from £55,000
A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 68 km
Audi A7
BMW 2 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 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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Audi A7
BMW 2 Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
39,700 - 98,600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
129 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
390 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
350 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

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