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BMW X3 vs Audi A7 comparison

Compare performance (398 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 55,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Audi A7?

BMW X3 vs Audi A7: Key differences

BMW X3

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  • marginally cheaper
  • markedly more electric range
  • barely more trunk space

Audi A7

  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

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

X3

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.

BMW X3 is marginally cheaper – starting at 51,300 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A7 uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW X3 with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW X3 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 20 km more than the Audi A7.

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 visibly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 398 HP. That’s roughly 232 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the BMW X3 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is moderately faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the BMW X3 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers noticeably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

X3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW X3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is only slightly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers barely more boot space – 570 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BMW X3 offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 310 L more than the Audi A7.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries marginally more – 600 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 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.

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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
BMW X3
Audi A7

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BMW X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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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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BMW X3
Audi A7

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,300 - 72,400 £
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
28 - 276 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Length
4,755 mm
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Height
1,660 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
510 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Audi
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