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BMW i7 vs Audi A8 comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 91,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Audi A8?

BMW i7 vs Audi A8: Key differences

BMW i7

  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Audi A8

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A8 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 91,400 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,971 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 566 km more than the Audi A8.

A8

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 somewhat more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 571 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Audi A8 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers visibly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 800 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

i7

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is noticeably lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i7 offers visibly more boot space – 500 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries noticeably more – 700 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 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.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
105 - 260 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
390 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
525 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
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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