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Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW 7 Series comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 102,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or BMW 7 Series?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW 7 Series: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • barely more trunk space
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BMW 7 Series

  • slightly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi Q8 e-tron is clearly cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,714 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers substantially more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 515 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

7 Series

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 7 Series offers slightly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers a bit more torque with 973 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 173 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 7 Series is a bit lighter – 2,255 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers barely more boot space – 569 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries somewhat more – 665 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron 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 £65,100
Q8 e-tron

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 503 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 456 - 595 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
74 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
605 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Audi Q8 e-tron?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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