The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) vs. BMW X5 M Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 71,700

€ 122,100

€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 122,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI is 8.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X5 M
68.4
78.1
85.7
69.1
78.1
86
78.1 in
Width
78.1 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
68.4 in
Height
69.1 in
118.2
200.2
115.5
192.1
200.2 in
Length
192.1 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X5 M
5335 lb
Curb Weight
5181 lb
6867 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6548 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
2.89 %

General
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X5 M
4L
Generation
F85
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 TDI
BMW X5 M
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
BTR
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
567 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
322 hp
567 hp
BMW X5 M
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
561 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M
Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X5 M
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M
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16.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.14 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
16.57 lb/hp
9.14 lb/hp
BMW X5 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X5 M
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
21 mpg
21 mpg
BMW X5 M
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
560 mi
Range
476 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
560 mi
476 mi
BMW X5 M
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).
210.3 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
228.4 kWh
210.3 kWh
BMW X5 M
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X5 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft













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