The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09) vs. BMW X6 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 18)
€ 71,700

€ 72,800

€ 71,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,800
ⓘ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 TDI is 7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive35i.
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive35i
68.4
78.1
85.7
67
78.3
85.4
78.1 in
Width
78.3 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
68.4 in
Height
67 in
118.2
200.2
115.5
193.3
200.2 in
Length
193.3 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive35i
5335 lb
Curb Weight
4630 lb
6867 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
705 lb
13.21 %

General
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive35i
4L
Generation
F16
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 X6 xDrive35i
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
BTR
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
322 hp
302 hp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
561 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive35i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X6 xDrive35i
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16.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.33 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
16.57 lb/hp
15.33 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
21 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35i
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
560 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
560 mi
621 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35i
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).
161.1 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
228.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X6 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft













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