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Audi A7 vs BMW XM comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 748 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 116,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or BMW XM?

Audi A7 vs BMW XM: Key differences

Audi A7

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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BMW XM

  • slightly more power
  • slightly 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,114 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW XM offers slightly more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 12 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 XM offers slightly more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 630 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW XM delivers slightly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 150 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 XM offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is substantially lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 925 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers very slightly more boot space – 535 L compared to 527 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries slightly more – 600 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £55,000
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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BMW XM

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
105 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
527 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
-
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
505 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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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