Verdict
The i7 is 37% more powerful, while the i7 is about 19% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
The A8 L 3.0 TFSI quattro (RM1,077,990) sits above every i7 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
What the A8 has over the i7
What the i7 has over the A8
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The i7's wheelbase is 87 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM879,900 | RM714,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,118 | RM1,015✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM8,980/mo | RM7,295/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM23,224 | RM18,833✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM3,264 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM16.32 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM143,026 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 340 hp at 5,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 16 hp | 536 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 60 Nm | 745 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 0.5 kWh | — |
| EV Range | — | 625 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 195 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Tiptronic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 4.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 240 km/h |
| Co2 | 186 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,302 mm | 5,391 mm |
| Width | 1,945 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 1,485 mm | 1,544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,128 mm | 3,215 mm |
| Weight | 2,020 kg | 2,715 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 505 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" 15-spoke Alloy | 21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 15-spoke Alloy | 21" M Aerodynamic style 909 M alloy wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers, Dynamic All-wheel Steering | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 7 Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Powered for Rear Doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 80 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All seats |
| Safety Notes | Audi pre safe rear | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | Power-adjustable Rear Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Power Adjustments |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (30 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (15 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window and Windscreen Shades | 2x Side Shade, 1x Rear Shade |
| Audio | MMI navigation plus with 10.1" Upper Touchscreen, 8.6" Lower Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen Premium 3D Sound System | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 10-Speaker HiFi Loudspeaker System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | 4 |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| 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 |
| Convenience Notes | 5.7" Removable Rear Tablet | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Which has the better warranty?
The A8 carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the i7. i7: 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty.