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Audi A7 vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or NIO EL7?

Audi A7 vs NIO EL7: Key differences

Audi A7

  • slightly cheaper
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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NIO EL7

  • only slightly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A7 is slightly cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,314 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL7 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 501 km, about 433 km more than the Audi A7.

EL7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL7 offers only slightly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 630 HP. That’s roughly 23 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 NIO EL7 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is visibly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the NIO EL7 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 850 Nm.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: NIO EL7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is visibly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 651 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers very slightly more boot space – 570 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

For maximum load capacity, the NIO EL7 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,545 L, about 155 L more than the Audi A7.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries visibly more – 600 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 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 £63,300
EL7

NIO EL7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 384 - 501 km
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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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The NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
449 - 469 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
NIO
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

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

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