The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive48i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi SQ7 TDI tiptronic (16 - 18)
€ 70,900

€ 93,400

€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,400
ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Audi SQ7 TDI
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
118
199.6
191.1 in
Length
199.6 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Audi SQ7 TDI
4806 lb
Curb Weight
5170 lb
6140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6680 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
7.04 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Audi SQ7 TDI
E70
Generation
4M
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 xDrive48i
Audi SQ7 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers and electric driven compressor
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B48
Engine Code
CZAC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive48i
350 hp
429 hp
Audi SQ7 TDI
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive48i
350 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
Audi SQ7 TDI
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Audi SQ7 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi SQ7 TDI
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive48i
13.73 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
Audi SQ7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Audi SQ7 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive48i
20 mpg
33 mpg
Audi SQ7 TDI
14 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
440 mi
Range
734 mi
BMW X5 xDrive48i
440 mi
734 mi
Audi SQ7 TDI
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).
148.1 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive48i
227.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi SQ7 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Audi SQ7 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1510 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.8 cu ft















49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data