Car A
BMW i7 xDrive80
The BMW i7 xDrive80 is a luxury electric limousine geared toward long-distance travel with strong performance. AWD, 544 hp, and up to 625 km of range make it better for road trips than everyday utility.
BMW i7 xDrive80
Sedan · Electric · AWD
vs
Audi A8 PHEV
Sedan · Electric · AWD
Car B
Audi A8 PHEV
A premium AWD plug-in hybrid that balances very low combined consumption with strong power, the Audi A8 PHEV suits drivers who mix electric short trips with longer journeys. It’s capable and efficient for road trips, though cargo space and EV range are modest.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame seatsstrong ranking match
Usage fit
Family
44
/
61
City
18
/
48
Budget / value
4
/
47
Road trip
78
/
68
Performance
45
/
48
Cargo
28
/
22
Practical
14
/
48
Premium
80
/
70
Winter
70
/
70
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW i7 xDrive80 · Orange = Audi A8 PHEV
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW i7 xDrive80
Audi A8 PHEV
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW i7 xDrive80
- Up to 625 km of range from a 101.7 kWh battery supports long trips
- Strong acceleration and passing power (544 hp, 745 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 4.7 s)
- AWD traction suits varied weather and winter use
- Five-seat limousine with a 500 L trunk for passenger and luggage needs
- Premium pricing at 119,900 excludes budget-focused buyers
- Electric powertrain requires dependable charging access
- Conventional sedan trunk is less flexible for bulky cargo than an SUV or hatchback
- Large 101.7 kWh battery takes longer to refill than smaller EVs on slower chargers
Audi A8 PHEV
- Very low combined consumption with a 46 km electric range for daily short trips
- Strong performance: 462 hp, 700 Nm, and 0–100 km/h in 5.6 s
- AWD traction adds confidence for winter and varied road conditions
- Ranks highly for safety within its class
- 405-liter trunk limits flexibility for cargo-heavy travel
- 46 km EV range may be too short if you want mostly electric commuting
- Needs regular charging to realize PHEV efficiency benefits
- Price of 86,000 puts it beyond budget-focused shopping
Verdict
Pick BMW i7 xDrive80 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW i7 xDrive80 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Audi A8 PHEV if…
Performance & capability
Audi A8 PHEV is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.