The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 72,700

€ 59,500

€ 72,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,500
ⓘ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 9.3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW X5 3.0sd DPF.
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
68.4
78.1
85.7
68.5
76.1
86.5
78.1 in
Width
76.1 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
68.4 in
Height
68.5 in
118.2
200.4
115.5
191.1
200.4 in
Length
191.1 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
5501 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6867 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6151 lb

Weight Difference:
683 lb
12.42 %

General
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
4L
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 TDI
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
CCFA, CCFC
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
335 hp
282 hp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
561 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
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16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.08 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
16.42 lb/hp
17.08 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
24 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
628 mi
Range
644 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
628 mi
644 mi
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Environmental Impact
203.7 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).
168.7 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
203.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 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