The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 10)
€ 69,100

€ 54,700

€ 69,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘ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 xDrive40d is 8.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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
200.4
192 in
Length
200.4 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
118.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4817 lb
Curb Weight
5335 lb
5975 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6768 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
9.71 %

General
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
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 xDrive40d
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
CASA, CCMA, CJGA, CNRB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive40d
302 hp
237 hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive40d
443 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive40d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive40d
15.95 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive40d
31 mpg
26 mpg
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
704 mi
Range
698 mi
BMW X6 xDrive40d
704 mi
698 mi
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
183.1 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive40d
154.3 kWh
183.1 kWh
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6a (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI clean diesel
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
21.9 cu ft












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