The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive35i Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi Q7 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 63,200

€ 67,200

€ 63,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW X6 xDrive35i is 8.2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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 xDrive35i
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4938 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6471 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.23 %

General
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
E71
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 X6 xDrive35i
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
BAR

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
302 hp
345 hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
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15.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
15.66 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35i
23 mpg
17 mpg
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
523 mi
Range
457 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35i
523 mi
457 mi
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
257.7 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive35i
191.4 kWh
257.7 kWh
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
525 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Audi Q7 4.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 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