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Audi Q8 vs BMW 7 Series comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 102,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or BMW 7 Series?

Audi Q8 vs BMW 7 Series: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • visibly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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BMW 7 Series

  • somewhat more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8

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 Q8 is visibly cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Audi Q8 with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 80 km on a single charge.

7 Series

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 Audi Q8 offers moderately more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 69 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers very slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q8 is marginally lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers slightly more boot space – 605 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 665 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 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 £77,300
Q8

Audi Q8

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 80 km
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BMW 7 Series

Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
102,800 - 127,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
17.6 kWh
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
74 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
65 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Length
-
Length
5,391 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
1,544 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
605 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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