BMW 7 series 2012 vs Audi Q7 2010
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 54 HP more power than Audi Q7, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Audi Q7. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.2 | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that by driving the BMW 7 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1330 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 7 sērija 2012 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.74 m | |
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BMW 7 series is smaller. BMW 7 series is 1 cm shorter than the Audi Q7, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 7 series is 27 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 775 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2035 litres | |
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Audi Q7 has more luggage space. BMW 7 series has 275 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q7. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi Q7. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`550 | 2`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 13 800 | |
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