The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 67,200

€ 56,000

€ 67,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW X5 xDrive35i.
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
68.4
78.1
85.7
69.9
76.1
86.5
78.1 in
Width
76.1 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
68.4 in
Height
69.9 in
118.2
200.2
115.5
191.2
200.2 in
Length
191.2 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
4938 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6063 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.23 %

General
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
BAR
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
345 hp
302 hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive35i
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14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
14.31 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
457 mi
Range
523 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
457 mi
523 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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).
191.4 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
257.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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