2024 Audi Q8 e-tron vs. 2025 BMW X7 Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron

2024 Audi
Q8 e-tron

MSRP*: $74,400
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2025 BMW
X7

MSRP*: $83,500 to $110,900
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MPG - City Info not available 16 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 20 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 56.4 ft3 90.4 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 523-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 hp 375 - 523 hp
Exterior Length 193.0 in 203.6 in
Exterior Width 76.2 in 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 39.9 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Audi Q8 e-tron offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the BMW X7, with comparable head- and legroom. The BMW X7 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q8 e-tron.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi Q8 e-tron will have less of an impact on your bank account than the BMW X7.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q8 e-tron is much slimmer than the BMW X7, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi Q8 e-tron, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the BMW X7.

Handling
The Audi Q8 e-tron has a smaller turning radius than the BMW X7, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Audi Q8 e-tron has a little less horsepower than the BMW X7.

Powertrain
The Audi Q8 e-tron has much lower torque than the BMW X7, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Audi Q8 e-tron has less seating than the BMW X7, making the BMW X7 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi Q8 e-tron has significantly less cargo capacity than the BMW X7.