The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 M50d Steptronic Sport (18 - ..) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 93,800
€ 67,200
€ 93,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X5 M50d is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 FSI.
BMW X5 M50d
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
68.7
78.9
87.3
68.4
78.1
85.7
78.9 in
Width
78.1 in
87.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
68.7 in
Height
68.4 in
117.1
193.8
118.2
200.2
193.8 in
Length
200.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 M50d
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5181 lb
Curb Weight
4938 lb
6636 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6471 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
4.69 %
General
BMW X5 M50d
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
G05
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 M50d
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
BAR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
395 hp
345 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW X5 M50d
561 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Performance
BMW X5 M50d
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X5 M50d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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13.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
BMW X5 M50d
13.12 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 M50d
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW X5 M50d
34 mpg
17 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
29 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
720 mi
Range
457 mi
BMW X5 M50d
720 mi
457 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
257.7 kWh
BMW X5 M50d
141.9 kWh
257.7 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
351 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 M50d
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft













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












