The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) vs. Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
€ 71,700

€ 132,400

€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 132,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Q7 4.2 TDI is 2.3 cm longer and 1.7 cm narrower.
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 V12 TDI
1737
1983
2177
1737
2000
2177
1983 mm
Width
2000 mm
2177 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2177 mm
1737 mm
Height
1737 mm
3002
5086
3002
5063
5086 mm
Length
5063 mm
3002 mm
Wheelbase
3002 mm
Vehicle Weight
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 V12 TDI
2420 kg
Kerb Weight
2680 kg
3115 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3275 kg

Weight Difference:
260 kg
9.7 %

General
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 V12 TDI
4L
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 V12 TDI
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BTR
Engine Code
CCGA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
5934 CC
322 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
493 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Q7 4.2 TDI
322 bhp
493 bhp
Q7 V12 TDI
760 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 1750 rpm
Q7 4.2 TDI
760 NM
1000 NM
Q7 V12 TDI
Performance
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 V12 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Q7 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

Q7 V12 TDI
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7.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.44 kg/bhp
Q7 4.2 TDI
7.52 kg/bhp
5.44 kg/bhp
Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Q7 4.2 TDI
25 mpg
25 mpg
Q7 V12 TDI
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
560 mi
Range
550 mi
Q7 4.2 TDI
560 mi
550 mi
Q7 V12 TDI
Environmental Impact
228.4 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).
232.6 kWh
Q7 4.2 TDI
228.4 kWh
232.6 kWh
Q7 V12 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
294 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Q7 4.2 TDI
Q7 V12 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
695 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
775 L
Boot Capacity
775 L














2035 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2035 L