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Audi A7 vs BMW i7 comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 659 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 99,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or BMW i7?

Audi A7 vs BMW i7: Key differences

Audi A7

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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BMW i7

  • very slightly more power
  • substantially 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:

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

Audi A7 is substantially cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,314 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 556 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 BMW i7 offers very slightly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 630 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW i7 takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers noticeably more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: BMW i7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is clearly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 825 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers only 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 slightly more – 600 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 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 £99,300
i7

BMW i7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 455 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 559 - 624 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
559 - 624 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
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
480 - 535 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
455 - 659 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
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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