Audi has recently launched its facelift for the Q7 at an introductory price of Rs 88.66 lakh ( ex-showroom). The Q7 directly rivals with the BMW X5, Mercedes GLE and the Volvo XC 90. In this article we’ll compare the Audi Q7 and BMW X5 in various parameters: design, powertrains, dimensions and price comparison etc.
Audi Q7 Vs BMW X5: Design
The Audi Q7 is a full size luxury SUV that defines a perfect blend of style, elegance and luxury. The Q7 carries forward a very bold design comes with a new grille with hexagonal pattern. This new grille has a thick chrome lining along with a very sleek headlamp setup. It has got a massive alloys which fills its bigger wheel arches. The BMW X5 is also a full size luxury SUV, a complete package of luxury and performance. It features a very bold design with clean lines and sharp angles. It comes equipped with a BMW’s signature kidney grille along with its laser lights setup.
Audi Q7 Vs BMW X5: Powertrains
The Audi Q7 is available with a 3.0L TFSI 48V Mild Hybrid, 2995cc engine which churns out 340 bhp of power and a peak torque of 500nm. It comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission along with Audi’s quattro AWD tech. It can do a 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and can boasts upto a top speed of 250 km/h.
The BMW X5 is available with two engine options: 2993 cc petrol and a 2998 cc diesel engine which produces 281.68 bhp of power and 650 nm of torque. It produces 375.48 bhp of power and 320 nm of torque with the petrol unit. It comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission and it boast upto a top speed of 243 km/h.
Audi Q7 Vs BMW X5: Dimensions
The Audi Q7 is 5052 mm long, 1968 mm wide and 1740 mm in height. It offers 2994 mm of wheelbase along with a 740L of boot space.
The BMW X7 is 4992 mm in length, 2004 mm wide and 1745 mm in height. It offers 2975 mm of wheelbase along with a 645L of boot space.
Price Comparison
The Audi Q7 is priced at Rs 88.66 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes upto Rs 97.81 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top spec Q7 technology. However the BMW X5 is priced at Rs 96 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes upto Rs 1.09 Cr (ex-showroom).
In conclusion, both the luxury SUVs offers unique set of style and features. choosing between these two luxury SUVs comes down to one’s personal preferences. Making it easier for BMW X5 remains a perfect balance between luxury and driving dynamics. On the other hand Audi Q7 is much more technologically advanced and offers a blend of luxury and performance.
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