BMW X7 vs Audi E-Tron
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BMW X7

$96,888 - $129,990

2023 price

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Audi E-Tron

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Mercedes-Benz G63

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Mercedes-Benz GLE400

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Summary

2023 BMW X7

2022 Audi E-Tron

By Tim Nicholson

By Tom White

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 8, 3.0L

Electric motor type

Multi-Motor – Mixed Types

Fuel Type

Diesel/Electric

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Fuel Efficiency

8.0L/100km (combined)

Electric range

320 km

Energy consumption

27.0 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

95.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Bold design
Spacious, plush interior
Beefy diesel engine

Mean looks
Understated power
Mind-bending handling

Dislikes

Pricey options
Some functions hard to find in screen
A challenge to manoeuvre in tight spaces

Feels its weight around town
Lacking some EV innovations
Energy efficiency

2023 BMW X7 Summary

Large family-friendly luxury SUVs tend to be handsome in design but somewhat restrained. Until now. BMW has introduced a major facelift for its flagship SUV, the six- or seven-seat X7. Emphasis on face.

The new X7 adopts the striking but controversial front-end from the new 7 Series sedan, but the big, bold SUV is hiding some rather significant changes under the skin. Aside from a beefier diesel that now comes with mild hybrid tech, there’s also a redesigned cabin, massively upgraded tech, more standard features, oh, and a price increase.

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2022 Audi E-Tron Summary

The e-tron S was inevitable.

The marriage of the latest automotive trends – sporty electrified SUVs with specific performance bits, the e-tron S is as much rooted in Audi’s future as it is in the present.

Having been one of the earliest fully electric German cars in the space, and now with a few years of age on it. Can the e-tron S shine as one of the best? Read on to find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2023 BMW X7 2022 Audi E-Tron

Verdict

When lined up against its direct rivals, the expensive X7 xDrive40d represents reasonable value for money.

It has a unique and bold look and a sumptuous, visually striking and well-appointed interior that has acres of space for family, friends, or for ferrying frequent flyers to the airport.

That wallop of performance from the big beefy diesel is the cherry on the top. This is how you do a mid-life update.

Verdict

The e-tron S looks mean, feels premium, and blends serious power with surprising grace under pressure. I still can’t shake the feeling I had with the standard e-tron, though, that this car is an Audi sports SUV first and an electric car second, and its weight holds it back from being as fun to drive as I think some rivals are.

If you love Audi and you want to go electric without stepping into something too unfamiliar it’s a great option. If you want an electric car which takes full advantage of what the next generation of technology can offer, keep an eye out, there’s plenty of fresh metal on the way.

BMW X7 vs Audi E-Tron What's the difference?

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BMW X7 vs Audi E-Tron
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