Audi A7 Sportback vs BMW X6

BMW X6

xDrive40i M Sport

Verdict

The A7 Sportback is about 17% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

What the X6 has over the A7 Sportback

Child Safety LockSun ShadeAuto Parking

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

The X6 is 96 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the X6: 580 litres against 535.

A7 Sportback 4,969 × 1,908 × 1,422 mm · wheelbase 2,926 mmX6 4,960 × 2,004 × 1,700 mm · wheelbase 2,975 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
Price	RM609,900✓	RM735,800
Body type	Hatchback	SUV
Segment	Executive	Executive
Assembly	CBU	CBU
Ownership
Road tax / year	RM2,118	RM1,637✓
Monthly instalment (est.)	RM6,225/mo✓	RM7,510/mo
Insurance / year (est.)	RM16,204✓	RM19,477
Fuel / year (est.)	RM2,905	—
Energy cost / 100 km (est.)	RM14.53	—
5-year running costs (est.)	RM106,135	—
Powertrain
Engine Tech	24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift	24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift with Mild Hybrid Assistance
Capacity	2,995 cc	2,998 cc
Horsepower	340 hp at 5,200 rpm✓	335 hp at 5,500 rpm
Torque	500 Nm at 1,370 rpm✓	450 Nm at 1,500 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement	V 6	Inline 6
Fuel	Petrol Hybrid/REV	Petrol Hybrid/REV
Bore × Stroke	84.5 mm × 89 mm	—
Compression Ratio	11.2	—
Number of Motors	1	1
Motor Horsepower	16 hp✓	12 hp
Motor Torque	60 Nm	200 Nm✓
Battery Capacity	0.5 kWh	—
Drivetrain
Transmission	Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet)	Conventional Automatic
Transmission Name	7-speed S tronic Transmission	8-speed Steptronic Sport
Gears	7	8
Transmission Manufacturer	Volkswagen AG	ZF
Driveline	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h	5.3 seconds✓	5.4 seconds
Rated Economy	7.3 L/100 km	—
Top Speed	250 km/h	250 km/h
Co2	165 g/km	—
Dimensions
Length	4,969 mm	4,960 mm
Width	1,908 mm	2,004 mm
Height	1,422 mm	1,700 mm
Wheelbase	2,926 mm	2,975 mm
Weight	1,890 kg	2,240 kg
Fuel Tank	73 litres	83 litres
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Boot Space	535 litres	580 litres✓
Front Tyre	255/40R20	275/35R22
Rear Tyre	255/40R20	315/30R22
Spare Tyre	Space Saver	Tyre Repair Kit
Factory Tyres	Pirelli P Zero	Pirelli P Zero
Chassis
Assembly	Germany (CBU)	United States (CBU)
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbones
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Multi-link
Front Wheels	20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy	22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M
Rear Wheels	20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy	22" M Light Alloy Wheels V-Spoke Style 747 M
Steering	Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)	Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis Notes	Adaptive Dampers, Dynamic All-wheel Steering	Adaptive M Suspension
Safety
Airbags	6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)	7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee)
ABS/EBD	✓	✓
Stability Control	✓	✓
Alarm	✓	✓
Immobilizer	✓	✓
Airbag Disable Function	✓	✓
Child Safety Lock	—	Electronic for Rear Doors
Seat Belts	5 Three-point	5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System	✓	✓
ISOFIX	Available on Front Passenger Seat and Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats	Available on outer two rear seats
Autonomous Braking System	Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection	Yes
Lane-keeping Assist	Warning Only	Steering Correction
Collision Warning	✓	✓
Seatbelt Reminder	All Seats	All Seats
Safety Notes	Audi pre safe rear	—
Lighting
Headlamps	LED Projectors with Cornering Lights and Auto High Beam	Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam
Taillamps	LED Combination	Full LED
LED Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Rear Foglamps	✓	✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators	✓	✓
Cabin
Front Seats	Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function	Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar
Rear Seats	40:20:40 Split-folding	40:20:40 Split-folding
Front Air-con	Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control	Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Air-con	Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control	Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Sunroof	Panoramic Sliding Sunroof	Panoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets	1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Front USB	1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear
Interior Lighting	Map Lights and Ambient Lights (30 colours)	Map Lights and Ambient Lighting
Cup Holders	2 Front, 2 Rear	2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun Shade	—	Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades
Audio	MMI navigation plus with 10.1" Upper Touchscreen, 8.6" Lower Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System	14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System
Convenience
Power Windows	Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch	Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch
Engine Start	Keyless Push Button	Keyless Push Button
Locks	Keyless Operation	Keyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop	✓	✓
Auto Headlamps	✓	✓
Auto Wipers	✓	✓
Cruise Control	Passive Cruise Control	Passive Cruise Control
Tiptronic	✓	✓
Paddle Shift	✓	✓
Steering Audio Control	✓	✓
Steering Tilt	✓	✓
Steering Telescopic	✓	✓
Electric Steering Adjustment	✓	✓
Boot Operation	Powered with Contactless Operation	Powered with Remote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front	6 Sensors	6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear	6 Sensors	6 Sensors
Reverse Camera	Yes, with Surround View Camera	Yes, with 360-degree Surround View
Auto Parking	—	Yes
Folding Wing Mirrors	✓	✓
Bluetooth	✓	✓
Navigation	✓	✓
Head-up Display	✓	✓
Power Door	Soft-close Doors	Yes
Hill Start Assist	✓	✓
Instrument Cluster	Full LCD Monitor	Full LCD Monitor
Parking Brake	Electronic	Electronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer	Unlimited	Unlimited
Warranty Mileage Extended	—	Unlimited✓
Warranty Manufacturer	5 years✓	2 years
Warranty Extended	—	3 years✓

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.