The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive48i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 70,900

€ 63,600

€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW X5 xDrive48i is 7.8 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
68.5
76.1
86.5
68.5
77.5
87.1
76.1 in
Width
77.5 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.1 in
68.5 in
Height
68.5 in
115.5
191.1
117.9
198.9
191.1 in
Length
198.9 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
6140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.2 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
E70
Generation
4M
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B48
Engine Code
CREC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive48i
350 hp
328 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive48i
350 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive48i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive48i
13.73 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive48i
20 mpg
31 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
440 mi
Range
686 mi
BMW X5 xDrive48i
440 mi
686 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive48i
227.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
25.2 cu ft















49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
58.8 cu ft