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Audi A7 vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or BMW 3 Series Touring?

Audi A7 vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences

Audi A7

  • a bit more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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BMW 3 Series Touring

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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers visibly more range – reaching up to 97 km, about 29 km more than the Audi A7.

3 Series Touring

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 marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW 3 Series Touring takes 3.6 s. That’s about 0.2 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.

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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 Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is only slightly lighter – 1,650 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers very slightly more boot space – 535 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries a bit more – 600 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 holds a decisive overall lead 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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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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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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The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
57 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
410 - 500 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
430 - 520 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
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic 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
3.6 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
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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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