The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi Q7 6.0 TDI V12 quattro tiptronic (09 - 13)
€ 59,500

€ 132,400

€ 59,500
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 3.0sd DPF is 8.2 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 V12 TDI.
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
68.5
76.1
86.5
68.4
78.7
85.7
76.1 in
Width
78.7 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
68.5 in
Height
68.4 in
115.5
191.1
118.2
199.3
191.1 in
Length
199.3 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5908 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7220 lb

Weight Difference:
1091 lb
18.47 %

General
BMW X5 3.0sd 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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.9 L / 289 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
493 hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
738 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
738 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Performance
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi Q7 V12 TDI
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17.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
17.08 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
29 mpg
21 mpg
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
644 mi
Range
550 mi
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
644 mi
550 mi
Audi Q7 V12 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).
232.6 kWh
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
168.7 kWh
232.6 kWh
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q7 V12 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft














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