The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive40i Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 70,700

€ 69,200

€ 70,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,200
ⓘ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 xDrive40i is 6.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi Q7 4.2 FSI.
BMW X5 xDrive40i
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
200.4
193.8 in
Length
200.4 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
4707 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6537 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
7.78 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
G05
Generation
4L
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive40i
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
BAR

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40i
335 hp
345 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive40i
332 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive40i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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14.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.79 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40i
14.05 lb/hp
14.79 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40i
28 mpg
19 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
606 mi
Range
489 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40i
606 mi
489 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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).
240.6 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40i
161.1 kWh
240.6 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
377 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
489 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive40i
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft













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