Have you been considering buying or leasing the new BMW i7 for your San Francisco commute, but you’d like to find out how it compares to other luxury sedans, like the Audi A8? If you’re having an internal BMW vs. Audi debate, we’re here to help. We’ve put together a detailed, side-by-side BMW i7 vs. Audi A8 comparison below. We think you’ll see the BMW i7 wins, hands-down.
2023 BMW i7 vs. Audi A8 – Fuel Efficiency
One of the most significant differences between these sedans is that the BMW i7 is fully electric, while the Audi A8 is a hybrid. The Audi A8 gets serviceable gas mileage, but driving the BMW i7 will eliminate stops at Daly City gas stations entirely. When it comes to fuel-efficiency, this BMW vs. Audi comparison is a no-brainer.
2023 BMW i7 vs. Audi A8 – Fuel Efficiency
- 2023 BMW i7 – uses no gas
- 2023 Audi A8 – 19 city / 28 highway mpg
2023 BMW i7 vs. Audi A8 – Horsepower and Torque
If you’re looking for a powerful vehicle that can take on our South San Francisco roads like a beast, the BMW i7 is your vehicle. The fully electric motor of the BMW i7 delivers over 500 horsepower, which is 200 more horsepower than the Audi A8 can crank out. The difference in torque is just as dramatic.
2023 BMW i7 vs. Audi A8 – Performance Specs
2023 BMW i7
- Horsepower – 536 hp
- Torque – 549 lb-ft
2023 Audi A8
- Horsepower – 335 hp
- Torque – 369 lb-ft
2023 BMW i7 vs. Audi A8 – Cargo Room
Load up the groceries, band instruments, soccer gear, and anything else you have to haul. You’ll have plenty of room for it in the new BMW i7, which has a much larger trunk than the Audi A8. Here are the dimensions:
BMW vs. Audi – Maximum Cargo Space
- 2023 BMW i7 – 17.7 cubic feet
- 2023 Audi A8 – 12.5 cubic feet
Come See the New BMW i7 at BMW of San Francisco
As you can see, the BMW i7 is by far the better luxury sedan. But don’t take our word for it. Come see it for yourself in our showroom. And, if you’d like to learn more, read about the many cost-saving benefits of driving an electric car in California, as well as our otherelectric vehicle tips. We’re but a short trip away from Pacifica. So, stop in or give us a call.
