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BMW i7 vs Audi A7 comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 55,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Audi A7?

BMW i7 vs Audi A7: Key differences

BMW i7

  • only slightly more power
  • significantly more electric range
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Audi A7

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Audi A7 is clearly cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,314 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 556 km more than the Audi A7.

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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 i7 offers only slightly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 630 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW i7 takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers clearly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

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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 i7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is considerably lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 825 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers only slightly more boot space – 535 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries moderately more – 600 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 is decisively ahead 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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BMW i7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 455 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 559 - 624 km
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BMW i7

The BMW i7 is a quietly imposing electric limousine that wraps advanced tech and traditional Bavarian comfort in a futuristic skin. For buyers after serene luxury with a mischievous streak, it pampers rear-seat occupants while reminding the driver that BMW still knows how to make a big car feel alive.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
559 - 624 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
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Length
-
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Width
1,950 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
480 - 535 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
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
Is the BMW i7 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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