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Audi A7 Sportback vs BMW X7

Audi A7 Sportback

Audi A7 Sportback

No longer on sale — shown for reference

BMW X7

BMW X7

Verdict

The Audi A7 Sportback costs RM609,900, RM25,900 below the BMW X7, and is the sharper ownership proposition if five seats are enough. Its 340 hp/500 Nm mild-hybrid V6 reaches 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds, uses a rated 7.3 L/100 km and emits 165 g/km, against the X7’s 5.8 seconds, 9.5 L/100 km and 217 g/km. The BMW answers with seven seats, air suspension and a longer 3,105 mm wheelbase, but its 326-litre boot is 209 litres smaller than the Audi’s 535 litres with all seats in use.

A7 Sportback

Pick the Audi A7 Sportback if you want the lower RM609,900 price, quicker 5.3-second sprint and a 535-litre five-seat boot.

X7

Pick the BMW X7 if you need seven seats, air suspension and active cruise control with stop-and-go assistance.

Key differences

  • Price: Audi A7 Sportback RM609,900; BMW X7 RM635,800.
  • Performance: Audi A7 Sportback 340 hp, 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds; BMW X7 375 hp, 520 Nm and 5.8 seconds.
  • Rated fuel economy: Audi A7 Sportback 7.3 L/100 km; BMW X7 9.5 L/100 km.
  • Seating and boot space: Audi A7 Sportback five seats and 535 litres; BMW X7 seven seats and 326 litres.
  • Dimensions: Audi A7 Sportback is 4,969 mm long and 1,422 mm tall; BMW X7 is 5,151 mm long and 1,805 mm tall.
  • Road tax: Audi A7 Sportback RM2,118 per year; BMW X7 RM1,637 per year.

A7 Sportback

  • RM25,900 cheaper to buy.
  • Quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time and lower 7.3 L/100 km rating.
  • 535-litre boot and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
  • Five seats versus the X7’s seven.
  • No air suspension, heated and ventilated front seats, or auto parking.
  • Passive cruise control versus the X7’s active system with lane keeping and stop-go.

X7

  • Seven seats with powered second- and third-row folding.
  • Air suspension, active roll stabilisation and 22-inch wheels.
  • Heated and ventilated front seats, plus active cruise control with stop-go.
  • RM25,900 higher purchase price.
  • Uses a rated 9.5 L/100 km and emits 217 g/km, versus 7.3 L/100 km and 165 g/km.
  • 326-litre boot is 209 litres smaller, and its manufacturer warranty is two years versus five years.

What the X7 has over the A7 Sportback

Child Safety LockFront FoglampsSun ShadeAuto Parking

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

The X7's wheelbase is 179 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The X7 is 92 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the A7 Sportback: 535 litres against 326.

A7 Sportback 4,969 × 1,908 × 1,422 mm · wheelbase 2,926 mmX7 5,151 × 2,000 × 1,805 mm · wheelbase 3,105 mm
1,4224,969 mmWheelbase 2,926 mm1,8055,151 mmWheelbase 3,105 mm

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

Price & overview
PriceRM609,900✓RM635,800
Body typeHatchbackSUV
SegmentExecutiveExecutive
AssemblyCBUCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM2,118RM1,637✓
Monthly instalment (est.)RM6,225/mo✓RM6,490/mo
Insurance / year (est.)RM16,204✓RM16,877
Fuel / year (est.)RM2,905✓RM3,781
Energy cost / 100 km (est.)RM14.53✓RM18.91
5-year running costs (est.)RM106,135✓RM111,476
Powertrain
Engine Tech24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing
Capacity2,995 cc2,998 cc
Horsepower340 hp at 5,200 rpm375 hp at 5,500 rpm✓
Torque500 Nm at 1,370 rpm520 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓
Cylinder ArrangementV 6Inline 6
FuelPetrol Hybrid/REVPetrol Hybrid/REV
Bore × Stroke84.5 mm × 89 mm82 mm × 94.6 mm
Compression Ratio11.211
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower16 hp✓12 hp
Motor Torque60 Nm200 Nm✓
Battery Capacity0.5 kWh0.96 kWh✓
Drivetrain
TransmissionDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)Conventional Automatic
Transmission Name7-speed S tronic Transmission8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic
Gears78
Transmission ManufacturerVolkswagen AGZF
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h5.3 seconds✓5.8 seconds
Rated Economy7.3 L/100 km✓9.5 L/100 km
Top Speed250 km/h250 km/h
Co2165 g/km✓217 g/km
Dimensions
Length4,969 mm5,151 mm
Width1,908 mm2,000 mm
Height1,422 mm1,805 mm
Wheelbase2,926 mm3,105 mm
Weight1,890 kg2,320 kg
Fuel Tank73 litres83 litres
Doors55
Seats57
Boot Space535 litres✓326 litres
Front Tyre255/40R20275/40R22
Rear Tyre255/40R20315/35R22
Spare TyreSpace Saver—
Factory TyresPirelli P ZeroContinental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats
Chassis
AssemblyGermany (CBU)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionDouble WishboneDouble Wishbones with Air Suspension
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link with Air Suspension
Front Wheels20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy
Rear Wheels20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesAdaptive Dampers, Dynamic All-wheel SteeringExecutive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation)
Safety
Airbags6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function✓✓
Child Safety Lock—Electric for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point7 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable on Front Passenger Seat and Two Outer Rear Passenger SeatsAvailable on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats and Third Row Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist DetectionYes, Automatic Braking
Lane-keeping AssistWarning OnlyWarning Only
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFor All Seats
Safety NotesAudi pre safe rear—
Lighting
HeadlampsLED Projectors with Cornering Lights and Auto High BeamAdaptive Laser Projectors with High Beam Assist
TaillampsLED CombinationLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Front Foglamps—✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory FunctionPower Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-foldingPower Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 Split Folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlTriple-zone Automatic Climate Control System
SunroofPanoramic Sliding SunroofPanoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 Colours
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Front USB1 Front, 1 Rear
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient Lights (30 colours)Map Lights with Ambient Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun Shade—Powered Rear Door Window Shades
AudioMMI navigation plus with 10.1" Upper Touchscreen, 8.6" Lower Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W Harman Kardon Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop✓✓
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlActive Cruise Control with Active Lane Keeping Assistant and Stop & Go Function
Tiptronic✓✓
Paddle Shift✓✓
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Electric Steering Adjustment✓✓
Boot OperationPowered with Contactless OperationPowered boot, Contactless Opening
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with Surround View CameraYes, with Surround View Camera
Auto Parking—Yes
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation✓✓
Head-up Display✓✓
Power DoorSoft-close DoorsSoft Close Function, All Doors
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Convenience Notes—Wireless Qi Charger, BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service, BMW Live Cockpit Professional
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Mileage Extended—Unlimited✓
Warranty Manufacturer5 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.

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A7 Sportback vs X7 FAQ

Is the Audi A7 Sportback or BMW X7 better?

The Audi A7 Sportback is better for lower purchase cost, fuel economy, acceleration and boot space. Choose the BMW X7 if seven seats, air suspension and more advanced cruise assistance matter more than those gains.

What is the price difference?

The BMW X7 costs RM635,800, which is RM25,900 more than the Audi A7 Sportback at RM609,900.

Which has lower running costs, the Audi A7 Sportback or BMW X7?

The Audi has the lower rated fuel consumption at 7.3 L/100 km versus 9.5 L/100 km, but the BMW’s annual road tax is lower at RM1,637 versus RM2,118.

Which one is locally assembled?

The X7 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the A7 Sportback is fully imported (CBU) from Germany. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.

Which has the better warranty?

The A7 Sportback carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the X7.

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