The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive35i Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)
€ 67,200

€ 71,700

€ 67,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,700
ⓘ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 xDrive35i is 7.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI.
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
69.4
76.3
86
68.4
78.1
85.7
76.3 in
Width
78.1 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
69.4 in
Height
68.4 in
115.5
192.4
118.2
200.2
192.4 in
Length
200.2 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
4641 lb
Curb Weight
5335 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6867 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
13.01 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
F15
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
BTR

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35i
302 hp
322 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
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15.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.57 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
15.37 lb/hp
16.57 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
28 mpg
21 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
621 mi
Range
560 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
621 mi
560 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
228.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
161.1 kWh
228.4 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 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