The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi Q7 3.6 FSI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 52,500

€ 51,800

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,800
ⓘ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 BMW X5 3.0d DPF is 9.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.6 FSI.
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
68.5
76.1
86.5
68.4
78.1
85.7
76.1 in
Width
78.1 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
68.5 in
Height
68.4 in
115.5
191.1
118.2
200.4
191.1 in
Length
200.4 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
4740 lb
Curb Weight
5027 lb
6074 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6460 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.71 %

General
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
E70
Generation
4L
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
BHK

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
232 hp
276 hp
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
384 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Performance
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
20.43 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
29 mpg
19 mpg
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
23 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
652 mi
Range
513 mi
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
652 mi
513 mi
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
166.6 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).
229.2 kWh
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
166.6 kWh
229.2 kWh
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
465 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi Q7 3.6 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft














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