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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Audi A7 comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 55,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Audi A7?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Audi A7: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Audi A7

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

8 Series Coupé

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A7 is substantially cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,972 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

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 only slightly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Audi A7 takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is slightly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the BMW 8 Series Coupé tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW 8 Series Coupé offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is very slightly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers somewhat more boot space – 535 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries barely more – 600 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 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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The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
28 - 276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
510 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
What drive types are available for the BMW 8 Series Coupé?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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