BMW X6 2008 vs Audi Q7 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 53 HP more power than Audi Q7, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi Q7. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X6 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that by driving the BMW X6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X6 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi Q7 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X6 2008 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW X6 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| BMW X6 is 21 cm shorter than the Audi Q7, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 775 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 570 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1450 litres | 2035 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q7 (by 585 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Audi Q7, which means BMW X6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`710 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 7000 | |
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