The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 M50d Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (07 - 09)
€ 86,700

€ 71,700

€ 86,700
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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW X6 M50d is 8.2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW X6 M50d
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
66.5
78.1
86.4
68.4
78.1
85.7
78.1 in
Width
78.1 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.7 in
66.5 in
Height
68.4 in
115.5
192
118.2
200.2
192 in
Length
200.2 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X6 M50d
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
4905 lb
Curb Weight
5335 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6867 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
8.06 %

General
BMW X6 M50d
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
E71
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X6 M50d
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-S
Engine Code
BTR

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW X6 M50d
376 hp
322 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X6 M50d
546 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Performance
BMW X6 M50d
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 M50d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.57 lb/hp
BMW X6 M50d
13.05 lb/hp
16.57 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 M50d
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X6 M50d
31 mpg
21 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
686 mi
Range
560 mi
BMW X6 M50d
686 mi
560 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
228.4 kWh
BMW X6 M50d
158.4 kWh
228.4 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 M50d
Audi Q7 4.2 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft












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