Audi Q7 (4L) or BMW X5 E70?

2005–2015 vs 2006–2013 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Q7 (4L) 5,089 mm, X5 E70 4,857 mm — a 23 cm difference.
Boot: Q7 (4L) 775 l, X5 E70 620 l.
Lowest consumption: Q7 (4L) 7.2 l/100 km, X5 E70 7.4 l/100 km.
Power: Q7 (4L) 150–368 kW, X5 E70 173–408 kW.
Standard equipment: Q7 (4L) 36 items (Basis), X5 E70 38 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

BMW X5 E702006–2013 · 10 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Exclusive Edition, Sport-PaketSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi Q7 (4L)2005–2015no listings	BMW X5 E702006–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,086 mm–5,089 mm	Length4,854 mm–4,857 mm
Width	Width1,983 mm	Width1,933 mm–1,994 mm
Height	Height1,737 mm	Height1,766 mm–1,776 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,002 mm	Wheelbase2,933 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance205 mm–240 mm	Ground clearance195 mm–222 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume775 l	Trunk volume620 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,185 kg–2,680 kg	Curb weight2,070 kg–2,380 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank100 l	Fuel tank85 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2015	Production years2006–2013
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines10
Power	Power150–368 kW (204–500 hp)	Power173–408 kW (235–555 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–5.9	Displacement (l)3.0–4.8
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
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 consumption7.4 l/100 km · xDrive30d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.5 s · 6.0 V12 TDI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · M
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim36 · Basis	Items in the base trim38 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · S line	Items in the top trim41 · M Sportpaket
Equipment · Comfort9 · 9
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✓
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✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
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
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 3
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 · 10
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✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
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 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
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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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi Q7 (4L) or BMW X5 E70?

Length: Audi Q7 (4L) 5,089 mm, BMW X5 E70 4,857 mm (a 232 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,002 vs 2,933 mm. Boot: 775 vs 620 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi Q7 (4L) or BMW X5 E70?

The most frugal Audi Q7 (4L) uses 7.2 l/100 km (3.0 TDI quattro 204); the most frugal BMW X5 E70 7.4 l/100 km (xDrive30d).

Which is more powerful — Audi Q7 (4L) or BMW X5 E70?

The strongest Audi Q7 (4L) makes 368 kW (500 hp) (6.0 V12 TDI quattro); the strongest BMW X5 E70 408 kW (555 hp) (M).

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