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2023 BMW i7 vs. Audi A8

2023 BMW i7 vs. 2023 Audi A8

2023 BMW i7

vs.

2023 Audi A8
Fully Electric

Engine

Turbo V6 Gas/Electric Hybrid
536 hp

Horsepower

335 hp
549 lb-ft

Torque

369 lb-ft
3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Complimentary Maintenance

n/a
Doesn’t use gas

Gas Mileage

19 mpg city / 28 mpg highway
17.7 cubic feet

Trunk Space

12.5 cubic feet

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 Serramonte 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.

 

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