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: | 6.0 Petrol | 5.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 544 HP | 500 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 1000 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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BMW 7 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 7 series engine produces 44 HP more power than Audi Q7, but torque is 250 NM less than Audi Q7. Thanks to more power BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.9 | 11.3 | |
| BMW 7 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 4 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 7 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.22 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.70 m | |
| BMW 7 series is 16 cm longer than the Audi Q7, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 7 series is 22 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: | 12.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 0.7 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`750 | 3`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 17 400 | |
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