The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 67,200

€ 69,500

€ 67,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,500
ⓘ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 4.2 FSI is 9.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW X5 4.8i.
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 4.8i
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 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 4.8i
4938 lb
Curb Weight
4806 lb
6471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6140 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.67 %

General
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 4.8i
4L
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 4.8i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
BAR
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
345 hp
350 hp
BMW X5 4.8i
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
BMW X5 4.8i
Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 4.8i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 4.8i
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
14.31 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X5 4.8i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 4.8i
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
20 mpg
BMW X5 4.8i
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
457 mi
Range
440 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
457 mi
440 mi
BMW X5 4.8i
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
227.4 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
257.7 kWh
227.4 kWh
BMW X5 4.8i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 4.8i
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