Audi A7 vs BMW M3 (2025)
Price gap, MSRP
$4,000
- A7: $4,000 cheaper, 6 mpg better.
- M3: 138 hp more, 2.0 s quicker to 60.
- A7 wins 5 of 11 measures.
| Measure | A7 | M3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $72,000 | $76,000 | A7 |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 473 hp | M3 |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft | M3 |
| MPG combined | 25 mpg | 19 mpg | A7 |
| Cargo, max | 24.9 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft | A7 |
| Cargo, seats up | 24.9 cu ft | 16.9 cu ft | A7 |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in | 35.6 in | A7 |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | About the same |
| Length | 195.6 in | 189.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.1 in | 74.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,343 lb | 3,840 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 4.7 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.2 s tested | 3.2 s published | M3 |
| 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 | M3 Sedan RWD $76,000 | $4,000 |
| M3 Sedan RWD $76,000 | A7 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD $77,700 | $1,700 |
Cost to run
A7 costs $6,910 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | A7 | M3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $72,000 | $76,000 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,536 | $2,021 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,216 | $12,126 |
| Total, 6 years | $81,216 | $88,126 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: A7 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | A7 | 5% |
| MPG | A7 | 24% |
| Power | M3 | 29% |
| Space | A7 | 32% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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