BMW X7 vs Audi Q8
What's the difference?

BMW X7

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2023 price

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Audi Q8

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2025 price

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Summary

2023 BMW X7

2025 Audi Q8

By Tim Nicholson

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Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 8, 3.0L

Turbo V6, 3.0L

Fuel Type

Diesel/Electric

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

8.0L/100km (combined)

2.6L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Bold design
Spacious, plush interior
Beefy diesel engine

Athletic and sporty looks a winning combo
Drives beautifully
Improved EV driving range

Dislikes

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

High price tag is hard to justify
Lacks clever storage options
Small boot compared to siblings

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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2025 Audi Q8 Summary

The Audi Q8 has had a mid-life upgrade and it brings a few minor tweaks to the design, technology and equipment.

Plug-in hybrids tend to rank a little lower on my excitement scale when it comes to available powertrains because I usually find the constant charging inconvenient.

However, the electric driving range of the 60 TSFIe quattro S Line grade has been bolstered by 27km, increasing it to 74km overall.

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Deep dive comparison

2023 BMW X7 2025 Audi Q8

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 updated Audi Q8 60 TFSIe quattro S line still looks good inside and out. It fits a family comfortably without feeling too big and there’s enough here to satisfy those who like the luxury features.

It's price tag will hurt it but the improved power outputs and driving range is a big plus and makes the plug-in hybrid powertrain make more sense.

BMW X7 vs Audi Q8 What's the difference?

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BMW X7 vs Audi Q8
What's the difference?