The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (11 - 15)
€ 60,800

€ 56,700

€ 60,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,700
ⓘ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 xDrive35d is 9.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI.
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
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 xDrive35d
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5170 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6603 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
6.83 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Audi Q7 3.0 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CJGD, CRCA, CLZB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35d
282 hp
242 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35d
428 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
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17.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.36 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35d
17.08 lb/hp
21.36 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35d
28 mpg
32 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
636 mi
Range
839 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35d
636 mi
839 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
152.2 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35d
170.8 kWh
152.2 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
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