Audi Q7 (4L) or Audi Q7 (4M)?

2005–2015 vs 2015–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Q7 (4L) 5,089 mm, Q7 (4M) 5,069 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Q7 (4L) 775 l, Q7 (4M) 890 l.
Lowest consumption: Q7 (4L) 7.2 l/100 km, Q7 (4M) 2.9 l/100 km.
Power: Q7 (4L) 150–368 kW, Q7 (4M) 160–373 kW.
Standard equipment: Q7 (4L) 36 items (Basis), Q7 (4M) 37 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi Q7 (4L)2005–2015 · 12 engines · Basis, S line, SE, S line PlusSpecifications →Listings →

Audi Q7 (4M)2015–present · 11 engines · Basis, S line, Business, AdvanceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi Q7 (4L)2005–2015no listings	Audi Q7 (4M)2015–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,086 mm–5,089 mm	Length5,052 mm–5,069 mm
Width	Width1,983 mm	Width1,968 mm–1,970 mm
Height	Height1,737 mm	Height1,741 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,002 mm	Wheelbase2,994 mm–2,996 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance205 mm–240 mm	Ground clearance180 mm–205 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume775 l	Trunk volume650 l–890 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,185 kg–2,680 kg	Curb weight1,970 kg–2,460 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank100 l	Fuel tank75 l–85 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2015	Production years2015–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines11
Power	Power150–368 kW (204–500 hp)	Power160–373 kW (218–507 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–5.9	Displacement (l)3.0–4.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.2 l/100 km · 3.0 TDI quattro 204	Lowest consumption2.9 l/100 km · 60 TFSI e quattro
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.5 s · 6.0 V12 TDI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.1 s · SQ7 4.0 TFSI quattro
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim36 · Basis	Items in the base trim37 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · S line	Items in the top trim41 · S line
Equipment · Comfort9 · 13
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors—	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate—	Power Tailgate✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 3
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats✓	Third Row of Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 4
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior5 · 4
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi Q7 (4L) or Audi Q7 (4M)?

Length: Audi Q7 (4L) 5,089 mm, Audi Q7 (4M) 5,069 mm (a 20 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,002 vs 2,996 mm. Boot: 775 vs 890 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi Q7 (4L) or Audi Q7 (4M)?

The most frugal Audi Q7 (4L) uses 7.2 l/100 km (3.0 TDI quattro 204); the most frugal Audi Q7 (4M) 2.9 l/100 km (60 TFSI e quattro).

Which is more powerful — Audi Q7 (4L) or Audi Q7 (4M)?

The strongest Audi Q7 (4L) makes 368 kW (500 hp) (6.0 V12 TDI quattro); the strongest Audi Q7 (4M) 373 kW (507 hp) (SQ7 4.0 TFSI quattro).

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