2026 Audi RS 7 vs. 2025 BMW M8

Car Chomper says the 2025 BMW M8 bursts onto the scene as the ultimate German coupe, boasting a thrilling 617 horsepower delivered through its AWD system, while the 2026 Audi RS 7 redefines the high-performance four-door with 627 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, making it the torque champion, with the RS 7 emphasizing practicality via its sedan body and 24.6 cubic feet of trunk space versus the M8's 14.8, and the M8 holding a slight fuel-economy edge at 17 combined mpg versus the RS 7's 16, both requiring premium fuel. TrueCar says the RS 7's $134,095 MSRP undercuts the M8's $140,350 by $6,255, a gap that stretches to $7,151 based on what buyers actually pay on average, while the M8 wins on fuel economy at 15 city/22 highway mpg versus the RS 7's 14 city/21 highway mpg.

Which to choose, and why

627 hp and torque-champion status for the RS 7

Car Chomper (opens in a new tab) says the 2025 BMW M8 boasts a thrilling 617 horsepower delivered through its AWD system, while the 2026 Audi RS 7 redefines the high-performance four-door with 627 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, making it the torque champion.

More trunk space, less fuel economy

Car Chomper (opens in a new tab) says the RS 7 emphasizes practicality via its sedan body and 24.6 cubic feet of trunk space versus the M8's 14.8, and the M8 holds a slight fuel-economy edge at 17 combined mpg versus the RS 7's 16, both requiring premium fuel.

$6,255 to $7,151 cheaper

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the RS 7's $134,095 MSRP undercuts the M8's $140,350 by $6,255, a gap that stretches to $7,151 based on what buyers actually pay on average, while the M8 wins on fuel economy at 15 city/22 highway mpg versus the RS 7's 14 city/21 highway mpg.

Questions buyers ask

Which has more torque, the Audi RS7 or BMW M8?

Car Chomper (opens in a new tab) says the RS7, at 627 lb-ft, making it the torque champion.

Which is cheaper, the Audi RS7 or BMW M8?

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the RS7, by $6,255 at MSRP.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Audi RS 7: 1 records · BMW M8: 3 records.

Decision field	Audi RS 7	BMW M8
Exact EPA records	1	3
Model / option labels	1	3
Drive layouts	All-Wheel Drive	All-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	4L 8-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid	4.4L 8-cyl SIDI
Transmissions	Automatic (S8)	Automatic (S8)
Fuel types	Premium	Premium
EPA classes	Midsize Cars	Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars
Combined efficiency	16 MPG/MPGe	17 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$5000 per year	$4700 per year

Head to head

Audi RS 7 vs. BMW M8: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Audi RS 7	BMW M8
Starting price (KBB base)	$133,995	$140,975
Top trim price (KBB base)	$133,995	$152,175
Horsepower	621 hp	617 hp
Torque	627 lb-ft	553 lb-ft
0 to 60 mph	3.3 sec	3 sec
Curb weight	4,916 lb	4,480 lb
Length	197.2 in	200.9 in
Wheelbase	115.3 in	119.2 in
Cargo volume	24.6 cu ft	15.5 cu ft
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	4 years	4 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2026 and 2025 model years); prices are KBB base prices.

The Audi RS 7 starts $6,980 lower: $133,995 against $140,975 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the Audi RS 7 leads: 621 hp against 617 hp.
On peak torque, the Audi RS 7 leads: 627 lb-ft against 553 lb-ft.
The BMW M8 is quicker to 60 mph: 3 sec against 3.3 sec.
The BMW M8 is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 4,480 lb against 4,916 lb.
On length, the BMW M8 leads: 200.9 in against 197.2 in.
On wheelbase, the BMW M8 leads: 119.2 in against 115.3 in.
On cargo volume, the Audi RS 7 leads: 24.6 cu ft against 15.5 cu ft.
Both list the same seating capacity: 5 seats.
Both list the same basic warranty: 4 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Audi RS 7 and the BMW M8.

2026 Audi RS 7

The Audi A7 is an executive five-door liftback produced by Audi since 2010. The coupé variant of the Audi A6 saloon/estate, the Audi A7 features a sloping roofline with a steeply raked rear window and integrated boot lid (forming the Sportback), and four frameless doors. A sport version called the S7 has been made since 2012, and a high-performance model called the RS 7 has been in production since 2013.

Safety: Asia The second generation A7 Sportback was launched in China in December 2018. In April 2021, an additional extended wheelbase three box sedan variant, called the A7L, was launched in China. The A7L is manufactured by SAIC-Volkswagen as one of the first Audi products to be produced by SAIC.

Source: Audi A7 (Wikipedia)

Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)

December 2025, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply… Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

2025 BMW M8

The BMW M8 is the high-performance version of the BMW 8 Series (G15) marketed under the BMW M sub-brand. Introduced in June 2019, the M8 was initially produced in the 2-door convertible (F91 model code) and 2-door coupe (F92 model code) body styles. A 4-door sedan (F93 model code, marketed as 'Gran Coupe') body style was added to the lineup in October 2019.

Source: BMW M8 (Wikipedia)

Specifications. The M8 is based on the BMW CLAR platform, with strut and wishbone suspension at the front and multi-link suspension at the rear. Adaptive dampers are standard equipment. The all-wheel-drive system (called xDrive) has the ability to decouple its front axle to make the car purely rear-wheel-drive, a feature first introduced on the M5.

Performance. Performance figures include a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 3.2 seconds, 0–200 km/h (124 mph) acceleration time of 10.8 seconds (10.6 seconds for the M8 Competition) and a limited top speed of 264 km/h (164 mph).

Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)

February 2023, Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls. BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2… Consequence: Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle.

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Comparison answer desk

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Q01Which is more efficient: the 2026 Audi RS 7 or the 2025 BMW M8?

Efficiency

The 2025 BMW M8 lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (17 vs. the 2026 Audi RS 7's 16 MPG/MPGe).