BMW 7 series 2012 vs Audi Q7 2009
| 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: | 381 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 740 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 141 HP more power than Audi Q7, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Audi Q7. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 7 series consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 7 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.22 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.74 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 13 cm longer than the Audi Q7, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 7 series is 26 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. Despite its longer length, BMW 7 series has 275 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q7. This could mean that the BMW 7 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1 metres more than that of the Audi Q7, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`670 | 3`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 17 400 | |
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