Audi A7 Quattro vs BMW 550i xDrive
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 BMW 550i xDrive
Overview
| Spec | Audi A7 QuattroPremium Plus quattro | BMW 550i xDrive550i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium Plus quattro | 550i xDrive |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2018 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi A7 QuattroPremium Plus quattro | BMW 550i xDrive550i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69,700 | $68,600 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi A7 QuattroPremium Plus quattro | BMW 550i xDrive550i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19.8 gal (best) | 18.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Audi A7 QuattroPremium Plus quattro | BMW 550i xDrive550i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 340 hp | 443 hp (best) |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 4.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi A7 QuattroPremium Plus quattro | BMW 550i xDrive550i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 24.5 cu ft (best) | 14 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,354 lbs (best) | 4,431 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 116.9 in (best) |
| Length | 196.2 in (best) | 193.4 in |
| Width | — | 73.2 in (best) |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi A7 QuattroPremium Plus quattro | BMW 550i xDrive550i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi A7 Quattro | BMW 550i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium Plus quattro $69,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 550i xDrive $68,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Prestige quattro $72,400 MSRP | — |