The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 59,500

€ 56,000

€ 59,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 3.0sd DPF is 9.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI.
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5060 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6493 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
4.8 %

General
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CJTC, CJWC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4750 rpm
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
268 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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17.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
17.08 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
29 mpg
22 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
644 mi
Range
581 mi
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
644 mi
581 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
202.8 kWh
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
168.7 kWh
202.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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