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Audi A7 vs BMW 5 Series Saloon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (630 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (55000 £ vs 50800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or BMW 5 Series Saloon?

Audi A7

BMW 5 Series Saloon

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

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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 5 Series Saloon has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50800 £, while the Audi A7 costs 55000 £. That’s a price difference of around 4200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A7 manages with 1.20 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Saloon with 2.10 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the BMW 5 Series Saloon performs evident better – achieving up to 105 km, about 37 km more than the Audi A7.

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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 BMW 5 Series Saloon has a somewhat edge – offering 727 HP compared to 630 HP. That’s roughly 97 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon takes 3.50 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A7 performs slightly better – reaching 280 km/h, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Saloon pulls a bit stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW 5 Series Saloon offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Audi A7 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1770 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A7 offers slight more room – 535 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, takes the win – compared to . That’s a difference of about .

Who wins the race?

The Audi A7 proves to be offers a more balanced package and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A7 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £55,000
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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
  • Electric Range : 67 - 68 km
Audi A7
BMW 5 Series Saloon

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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 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Audi A7
BMW 5 Series Saloon
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Costs and Consumption

Price
55000 - 117900 £
Price
50800 - 123800 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
68 - 105 km
Battery Capacity
14.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
48 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1770 - 2150 kg
Curb weight
1800 - 2510 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Length
4969 - 5009 mm
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Width
1908 - 1950 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Height
1422 - 1424 mm
Height
1510 - 1515 mm
Max trunk capacity
1235 - 1390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
430 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 3996 cm3
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Audi A7 have?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.