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BMW 7 Series vs Audi A7 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 55,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Audi A7?

BMW 7 Series vs Audi A7: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • a bit more electric range
  • only slightly more trunk space

Audi A7

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

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

7 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A7 is considerably cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 7 Series with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 7 Series offers a bit more range – reaching up to 80 km, about 12 km more than the Audi A7.

A7

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 A7 offers marginally more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 59 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW 7 Series takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is moderately faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the BMW 7 Series tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers only slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

7 Series

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.

Seats: BMW 7 Series offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is clearly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers only slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries marginally more – 665 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 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.

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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
BMW 7 Series
Audi A7

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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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BMW 7 Series
Audi A7

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,800 - 127,500 £
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Battery Capacity
17.6 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
28 - 276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Length
5,391 mm
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Height
1,544 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
510 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 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
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
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