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BMW i7 vs Audi Q8 e-tron comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 503 HP), boot space and price (99,300 £ vs 65,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i7 or Audi Q8 e-tron?

BMW i7 vs Audi Q8 e-tron: Key differences

BMW i7

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Audi Q8 e-tron

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • somewhat 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:

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

Audi Q8 e-tron is substantially cheaper – starting at 65,100 £ , while the BMW i7 costs 99,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,285 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i7 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i7 offers barely more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 29 km more than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

Q8 e-tron

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 BMW i7 offers clearly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i7 delivers slightly more torque with 1,100 Nm compared to 973 Nm. That’s about 127 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q8 e-tron is only slightly lighter – 2,585 kg compared to 2,595 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers somewhat more boot space – 569 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries a bit more – 595 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i7 sits just ahead 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.

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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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The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
99,300 - 157,200 £
Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
559 - 624 km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
co2
0 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
2,595 - 2,770 kg
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
500 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
480 - 535 kg
Payload
515 - 595 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
455 - 659 HP
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
650 - 1,100 Nm
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
335 - 485 kW
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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