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Audi A7 vs BMW 8 Series Coupé – Which model is better for everyday use?

Two cars, one duel: Audi A7 meets BMW 8 Series Coupé.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Audi A7

BMW 8 Series Coupé

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.

Audi A7 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 55000 £, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90000 £. That’s a price difference of around 34972 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A7 manages with 1.20 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.70 L. The difference is about 5.50 L per 100 km.

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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 Audi A7 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 630 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.20 s, while the Audi A7 takes 3.40 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A7 performs somewhat better – reaching 280 km/h, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A7 pulls to a small extent stronger with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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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 8 Series Coupé offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Audi A7 is minimal lighter – 1770 kg compared to 1805 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi A7 offers somewhat more room – 535 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi A7 minimal takes the win – 600 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A7 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A7 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Audi A7
BMW 8 Series Coupé

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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
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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 8 Series Coupé

The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55000 - 117900 £
Price
90000 - 158900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
14.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
176 - 263 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
2 - 4
Curb weight
1770 - 2150 kg
Curb weight
1805 - 2085 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Length
4969 - 5009 mm
Length
4851 - 5098 mm
Width
1908 - 1950 mm
Width
1902 - 1943 mm
Height
1422 - 1424 mm
Height
1346 - 1420 mm
Max trunk capacity
1235 - 1390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
370 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 3996 cm3
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW

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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.

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