BMW X6 2008 vs Audi Q7 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 350 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
|
BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 58 HP more power than Audi Q7, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Audi Q7. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 13.6 | |
|
The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X6 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Used also on Volkswagen Touareg | |
| 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. | |||
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 |
no data | 2035 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`840 | 2`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 6200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW X6 has
|
Audi Q7 has
| |