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Audi RS 7 vs. BMW M8 Gran Coupe

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$132,700
performance 4.0 TFSI quattro
$140,000
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2026 Audi RS 72025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe
Starting MSRP
$132,700
$140,000
Engine Type
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-8
MPG
14 City / 21 Hwy
15 City / 22 Hwy
Horsepower
621 hp
617 hp
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2026 Audi RS 72025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe
Displacement
4.0 L/244
4.4 L/268
Engine Type
Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Twin Turbo Premium Gasoline V-8
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
627 @ 2050
553 @ 1800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
621 @ 6000
617 @ 6000
Transmission Options
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
14 City / 21 Hwy
15 City / 22 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2026 Audi RS 72025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe
Front Wheel Size
21 X 10.5 in
20 X 9.5 in
Rear Tire Size
P275/35YR21
P285/35YR20
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
P275/35YR21
P275/35YR20
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
21 X 10.5 in
20 X 10.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Forged Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Forged Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2026 Audi RS 72025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2026 Audi RS 72025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 ft
42 ft
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2026 Audi RS 72025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe
Passenger Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
57 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Height, Overall
56 in
56 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
5 in
Track Width, Front
66 in
64 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
37 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
42 in
Second Head Room
37 in
37 in
Front Head Room
37 in
39 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
11 ft³
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
55 in
Track Width, Rear
65 in
65 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
77 in
77 in
Length, Overall
197 in
201 in
Wheelbase
115 in
119 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
25 ft³
Not available
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2026 Audi RS 72025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
20 gal
Base Curb Weight
4,916 lbs
4,480 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2026 Audi RS 72025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2026 Audi RS 72025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2026 Audi RS 72025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2026 Audi RS 72025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
17 in
16 in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
15 in
15 in
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Audi RS 7 or the 2025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe?

The 2025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Audi RS 7 with 17 MPG combined versus 16 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Audi RS 7 or the 2025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe?

The 2026 Audi RS 7 is cheaper than the 2025 BMW M8 Gran Coupe with a $132,700 starting MSRP versus a $140,000 starting MSRP.

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