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Audi A7 vs BMW i5 comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 601 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 60,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or BMW i5?

Audi A7 vs BMW i5: Key differences

Audi A7

  • somewhat cheaper
  • barely more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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BMW i5

  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A7 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,743 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 559 km more than the Audi A7.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers barely more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW i5 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers barely more torque with 850 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 30 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 i5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is noticeably lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 425 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers marginally more boot space – 535 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries marginally more – 600 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 is clearly superior 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 £60,800
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BMW i5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 540 - 627 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
0 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
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
525 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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