Audi Q8 e-tron vs BMW i7
How the Audi Q8 e-tron and the BMW i7 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Audi Q8 e-tron | BMW i7 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 362 mi | 367 mi |
| Usable battery | 106 kWh | 112.5 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 20.2 kWh/100 km | 21.8 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2027 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Audi Q8 e-tron | BMW i7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 240 mi | 243 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 344 mi | 349 mi |
| Motorway | 282 mi | 286 mi |
| City | 391 mi | 396 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- BMW i7
- Further in winter
- BMW i7
- More efficient
- Audi Q8 e-tron
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Audi Q8 e-tron or the BMW i7?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Audi Q8 e-tron is rated 362 mi and the BMW i7 367 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 240 mi from the Audi Q8 e-tron and 243 mi from the BMW i7.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.