The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra quattro tiptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 61,200
€ 60,800
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra is 7.8 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
BMW X5 xDrive35d
68.5
77.5
87.1
68.5
76.1
86.5
77.5 in
Width
76.1 in
87.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
68.5 in
Height
68.5 in
117.9
198.9
115.5
191.1
198.9 in
Length
191.1 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
BMW X5 xDrive35d
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6151 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %
General
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
BMW X5 xDrive35d
4M
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
BMW X5 xDrive35d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
CRTE, CZZA
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
215 hp
282 hp
BMW X5 xDrive35d
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
369 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Performance
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
BMW X5 xDrive35d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 xDrive35d
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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.08 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
21.23 lb/hp
17.08 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
43 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35d
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
848 mi
Range
636 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
848 mi
636 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
170.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
113.1 kWh
170.8 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI ultra
BMW X5 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
25.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft















58.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.6 cu ft















