The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI DPF quattro tiptronic (06 - 07) vs. Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
€ 50,800

€ 132,400

€ 50,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 132,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Q7 3.0 TDI DPF is 0.9 inches longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Q7 V12 TDI
68.4
78.1
85.7
68.4
78.7
85.7
78.1 in
Width
78.7 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
68.4 in
Height
68.4 in
118.2
200.2
118.2
199.3
200.2 in
Length
199.3 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Q7 V12 TDI
5060 lb
Curb Weight
5908 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7220 lb

Weight Difference:
849 lb
14.37 %

General
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Q7 V12 TDI
4L
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Q7 V12 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BUG
Engine Code
CCGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 3750 rpm
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
230 hp
493 hp
Q7 V12 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Q7 V12 TDI
Performance
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Q7 V12 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Q7 V12 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
22 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
21 mpg
Q7 V12 TDI
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
592 mi
Range
550 mi
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
592 mi
550 mi
Q7 V12 TDI
Environmental Impact
216 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
232.6 kWh
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
216 kWh
232.6 kWh
Q7 V12 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Q7 3.0 TDI DPF
Q7 V12 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft














57.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
57.6 cu ft