Audi A8 vs BMW 7 Series (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$4,455

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

A8 L 55 TFSI AWD vs 7 Series 740i RWD
Measure	A8	7 Series	Winner
MSRP + destination	$96,395	$100,850	A8
Horsepower	335 hp	375 hp	7 Series
Torque	369 lb-ft	383 lb-ft to 398 lb-ft	N/A
MPG combined	22 mpg	28 mpg	7 Series
Cargo, max	12.5 cu ft	19.1 cu ft	7 Series
Cargo, seats up	12.5 cu ft	19.1 cu ft	7 Series
Rear legroom	44.3 in	43.3 in	A8
Front legroom	41.5 in	41.2 in	About the same
Length	208.7 in	212.2 in	Not scored
Width	76.6 in	76.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,475 lb to 4,773 lb	4,720 lb to 5,741 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	N/A	5.8 in	N/A
0-60 mph	5.6 s tested	5.2 s tested	7 Series
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
A8 L 55 TFSI AWD $95,100	7 Series 740i RWD $99,300	$4,200
7 Series 740i RWD $99,300	A8 L 55 TFSI AWD $95,100	$4,200

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

A8 costs $2,211 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: 7 Series wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.