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Audi A8 vs BMW X7 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 90,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or BMW X7?

Audi A8 vs BMW X7: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • very slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

BMW X7

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  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more trunk space

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW X7 is barely cheaper – starting at 90,800 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

X7

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 A8 offers very slightly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the BMW X7 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers marginally more torque with 800 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

A8

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 X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is clearly lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers substantially more boot space – 750 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 360 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries only slightly more – 760 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 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 £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 58 km
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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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BMW X7

The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
90,800 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
210 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
750 L
Length
-
Length
5,181 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
-
Height
1,835 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,120 L
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
680 - 760 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
245 - 250 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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