The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 3.0d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
€ 52,500

€ 132,400

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 132,400
ⓘ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 20.9 cm shorter, 6.7 cm narrower and 0.2 cm taller than the Audi Q7 V12 TDI.
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
1739
1933
2197
1737
2000
2177
1933 mm
Width
2000 mm
2197 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2177 mm
1739 mm
Height
1737 mm
2933
4854
3002
5063
4854 mm
Length
5063 mm
2933 mm
Wheelbase
3002 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
2150 kg
Kerb Weight
2680 kg
2755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3275 kg

Weight Difference:
530 kg
19.78 %

General
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
E70
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V12 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CCGA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
5934 CC
232 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 bhp
at 3750 rpm
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
232 bhp
493 bhp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
520 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
1000 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
520 NM
1000 NM
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Performance
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 V12 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.44 kg/bhp
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
9.27 kg/bhp
5.44 kg/bhp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
35 mpg
25 mpg
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
85 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
652 mi
Range
550 mi
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
652 mi
550 mi
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
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).
232.6 kWh
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
166.6 kWh
232.6 kWh
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
214 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0d DPF
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
605 kg
Maximum Payload
595 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
775 L














1750 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2035 L