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Audi A7 vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

Audi A7 vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

Audi A7

  • a bit more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A7

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.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is noticeably cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Saloon with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers visibly more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 33 km more than the Audi A7.

3 Series Saloon

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 barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW 3 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is a bit lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 195 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers somewhat more boot space – 535 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries moderately more – 600 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
110 - 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, F, G, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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