Audi A7 vs BMW i5 (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$5,020
- A7: 7.6 cu ft more cargo, 0.5 s quicker to 60.
- i5: $5,020 cheaper, $881 a year less on energy.
- A7 wins 4 of 11 measures.
| Measure | A7 | i5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $73,295 | $68,275 | i5 |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 335 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | A7 |
| MPG or MPGe | 25 mpg | 105 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,536 | $655 | i5 |
| EV range | N/A | 295 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 24.9 cu ft | 17.3 cu ft | A7 |
| Cargo, seats up | 24.9 cu ft | 17.3 cu ft | A7 |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in | 37.0 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | About the same |
| Length | 195.6 in | 199.2 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.1 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,343 lb | 4,916 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.7 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.2 s tested | 5.7 s tested | A7 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| A7 55 TFSI Premium AWD $72,000 | i5 xDrive40 AWD $70,100 | $1,900 |
| i5 eDrive40 RWD $67,100 | A7 55 TFSI Premium AWD $72,000 | $4,900 |
Cost to run
i5 costs $10,307 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A7 | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $73,295 | $68,275 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,536 | $655 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,216 | $3,929 |
| Total, 6 years | $82,511 | $72,204 |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: i5 wins.
A7 wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | i5 | 7% |
| MPG | i5 | 57% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | A7 | 31% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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