The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 53,100

€ 55,300

€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘ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 xDrive30i is 9.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 xDrive30i
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4575 lb
Curb Weight
5313 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6746 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
13.91 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
E70
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive30i
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30i
268 hp
237 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
17.07 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30i
23 mpg
28 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
518 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30i
518 mi
739 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
172.8 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30i
193.3 kWh
172.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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