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BMW i5 vs Audi A7 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 55,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Audi A7?

BMW i5 vs Audi A7: Key differences

BMW i5

  • clearly more electric range
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Audi A7

  • moderately cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5

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 moderately cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,743 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 559 km more than the Audi A7.

A7

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 Audi A7 offers only slightly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW i5 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers very slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 820 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

i5

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 i5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is noticeably lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 425 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers marginally more boot space – 535 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries very slightly more – 600 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £60,800
i5

BMW i5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 540 - 627 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
co2
0 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
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Length
-
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Width
1,900 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
525 - 545 kg
Payload
510 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
Is the BMW i5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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