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Audi Q8 vs BMW X7 comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 90,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or BMW X7?

Audi Q8 vs BMW X7: Key differences

Audi Q8

  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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BMW X7

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  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q8

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi Q8 is moderately cheaper – starting at 77,300 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 90,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

X7

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 Audi Q8 offers moderately more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the BMW X7 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q8 is moderately lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 315 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers slightly more boot space – 750 L compared to 605 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries somewhat more – 760 kg compared to 665 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 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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Audi Q8

The Audi Q8 wraps coupe-like flair around a burly SUV stance, serving up a cabin dressed in premium materials and smart tech that puts comfort and swagger front and center. It’s composed and comfortable on long runs yet happy to play when asked, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want head-turning looks without surrendering everyday practicality.

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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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BMW X7

Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
90,800 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
210 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
750 L
Length
-
Length
5,181 mm
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
-
Height
1,835 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,120 L
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
680 - 760 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, 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
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
245 - 250 km/h
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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