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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Audi A7 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 55,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Audi A7?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Audi A7: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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Audi A7

  • a bit more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

3 Series Saloon

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.

BMW 3 Series Saloon is noticeably cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,086 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Saloon with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers visibly more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 33 km more than the Audi A7.

A7

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 A7 offers a bit more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW 3 Series Saloon takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers moderately more torque with 850 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW 3 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 195 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers moderately more boot space – 535 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries a bit more – 600 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £55,000
A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 68 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
28 - 276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Length
-
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
510 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
Is the BMW 3 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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