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BMW 7 Series vs Audi Q8 e-tron comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 503 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 65,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Audi Q8 e-tron?

BMW 7 Series vs Audi Q8 e-tron: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • a bit more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Audi Q8 e-tron

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 Q8 e-tron is considerably cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,714 £.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers considerably more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 515 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

Q8 e-tron

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 7 Series offers a bit more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers somewhat more torque with 973 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 173 Nm more.

7 Series

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, BMW 7 Series is moderately lighter – 2,255 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers barely more boot space – 569 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries a bit more – 665 kg compared to 595 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 e-tron 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 £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
102,800 - 128,700 £
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Length
-
Length
4,915 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Height
-
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
515 - 595 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the BMW 7 Series?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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