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Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW X7 comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 91,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or BMW X7?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW X7: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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BMW X7

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • only slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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 X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,228 £.

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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 X7 offers marginally more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the BMW X7 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers markedly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 223 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

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, BMW X7 is only slightly lighter – 2,490 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers noticeably more boot space – 750 L compared to 569 L. That’s a difference of about 181 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries markedly more – 760 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron 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 £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
91,300 - 118,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 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
-
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
210 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
750 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
680 - 760 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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
352 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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