The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi Q7 45 TDI quattro tiptronic (18 - 19)
€ 59,500

€ 64,100

€ 59,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,100
ⓘ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 height, but the BMW X5 3.0sd DPF is 7.8 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 45 TDI
68.5
76.1
86.5
68.5
77.5
87.1
76.1 in
Width
77.5 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.1 in
68.5 in
Height
68.5 in
115.5
191.1
117.9
198.9
191.1 in
Length
198.9 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 45 TDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6206 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.83 %

General
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 45 TDI
E70
Generation
4M
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
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
DHXC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
228 hp
Audi Q7 45 TDI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Performance
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 45 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi Q7 45 TDI
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17.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.74 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
17.08 lb/hp
20.74 lb/hp
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
29 mpg
36 mpg
Audi Q7 45 TDI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
644 mi
Range
813 mi
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
644 mi
813 mi
Audi Q7 45 TDI
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).
133.7 kWh
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
168.7 kWh
133.7 kWh
Audi Q7 45 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 45 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.2 cu ft















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