BMW i7 xDrive40 vs Audi RS7 Sportback

BMW i7 xDrive40

Sedan · Electric · AWD

Audi RS7 Sportback

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

BMW i7 xDrive40

The BMW i7 xDrive40 is an AWD electric limousine with up to 590 km range, making it well-suited to road trips and premium comfort. It is quick and spacious, but priced like a flagship and lacks SUV-style cargo flexibility.

5 seatsSedanElectric5-star safetyAWDElectric

Car B

Audi RS7 Sportback

A luxury high-performance fastback that blends 591-hp V8 pace and AWD traction with a usable 5-seat cabin and 535 L cargo space—well-suited to fast road trips. Its premium price and 12 L/100 km consumption reduce appeal for city duty or budget-focused buyers.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety591 hpAWD

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Usage fit

Family 44 / 65

City 18 / 19

Budget / value 4 / 26

Road trip 77 / 69

Performance 32 / 54

Cargo 28 / 30

Practical 14 / 40

Premium 77 / 80

Winter 70 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW i7 xDrive40 · Orange = Audi RS7 Sportback

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW i7 xDrive40 Audi RS7 Sportback

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Pros & cons

BMW i7 xDrive40

Up to 590 km range from a 105.2 kWh battery supports long road trips.
AWD adds confident traction for varied weather and routes.
4.7 s 0-100 km/h and 356 hp deliver swift acceleration.
Spacious 5-seat cabin and 500 L trunk suit family travel.
Flagship-level price (119,900) will deter budget-focused buyers.
Sedan trunk lacks the cargo flexibility of SUVs and wagons.
Five seats only; no 7-seat option for larger families.
Top speed capped at 200 km/h may not satisfy those seeking very high-speed capability.

Audi RS7 Sportback

Very quick for its class: 0–100 km/h in 3.6 s and 305 km/h top speed
AWD traction adds confidence in varied weather and on challenging roads
Five seats and a 535 L trunk support family travel and long weekends
800 Nm torque enables effortless overtakes and relaxed highway cruising
Premium pricing around 114,000 limits affordability
12 L/100 km combined consumption increases running costs
Less at home in stop‑start city driving than on open roads
Only five seats; no third‑row flexibility

Verdict

Pick BMW i7 xDrive40 if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

BMW i7 xDrive40 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Audi RS7 Sportback if…

More power

Audi RS7 Sportback puts out 591 hp vs 356 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW i7 xDrive40

Audi RS7 Sportback

Verdict

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