The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW X6 M50d Steptronic (12 - 14)
€ 72,700

€ 86,700

€ 72,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,700
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer and 1.9 inches taller.
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X6 M50d
68.4
78.1
85.7
66.5
78.1
86.4
78.1 in
Width
78.1 in
85.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
68.4 in
Height
66.5 in
118.2
200.4
115.5
192
200.4 in
Length
192 in
118.2 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X6 M50d
5501 lb
Curb Weight
4905 lb
6867 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
10.82 %

General
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X6 M50d
4L
Generation
E71
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X6 M50d
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
CCFA, CCFC
Engine Code
N57-S

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
335 hp
376 hp
BMW X6 M50d
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
561 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW X6 M50d
Performance
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X6 M50d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X6 M50d
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16.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.05 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
16.42 lb/hp
13.05 lb/hp
BMW X6 M50d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X6 M50d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
24 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X6 M50d
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
628 mi
Range
686 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
628 mi
686 mi
BMW X6 M50d
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).
158.4 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
203.7 kWh
158.4 kWh
BMW X6 M50d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
BMW X6 M50d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
21.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft












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