The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW X5 M Sport-Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 67,200

€ 109,700

€ 67,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,700
ⓘ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 9.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW X5 M.
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 M
68.4
78.1
85.7
69.4
78.5
86.5
78.1 in
Width
78.5 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
68.4 in
Height
69.4 in
118.2
200.2
115.5
191
200.2 in
Length
191 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 M
4938 lb
Curb Weight
5247 lb
6471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6404 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
5.89 %

General
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 M
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 M
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
BAR
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
547 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
345 hp
547 hp
BMW X5 M
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M
Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 M
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 M
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
14.31 lb/hp
9.59 lb/hp
BMW X5 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 M
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
17 mpg
BMW X5 M
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
457 mi
Range
380 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
457 mi
380 mi
BMW X5 M
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).
263.3 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
257.7 kWh
263.3 kWh
BMW X5 M
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
523 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft














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