The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 51,100

€ 52,500

€ 51,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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. The Audi Q7 3.6 FSI is 9.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW X5 3.0d DPF.
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
68.4
78.1
85.7
68.5
76.1
86.5
78.1 in
Width
76.1 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
68.4 in
Height
68.5 in
118.2
200.2
115.5
191.1
200.2 in
Length
191.1 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
4861 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6393 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6074 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.49 %

General
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
4L
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
BHK
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
276 hp
232 hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
266 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
266 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Performance
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
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17.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
17.61 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
19 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
489 mi
Range
652 mi
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
489 mi
652 mi
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
240.6 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).
166.6 kWh
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
240.6 kWh
166.6 kWh
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft














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