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2021 BMW X5 vs. 2021 Audi Q7

2021 BMW X5 vs. Audi Q7

2021 BMW X5

vs.

2021 Audi Q7
335-hp 3.0L I-6 engine

Base Engine

248-hp 2.0L I-4 engine
7,200 pounds

Base Towing

4,400 pounds
5-7 Passengers

Seating Capacity

7 Passengers
40/20/40 split-folding

Rear Seats`

35/30/35 split-folding
36 months / 36,000 miles

Complimentary Maintenance

12 months / 10,000 miles

On your hunt for the top luxury SUV around San Diego, you’ve hopefully discovered the 2021 BMW X5, but have you started looking at the competition? We want to help. We compared the 2021 BMW X5 vs. 2021 Audi Q7 so you can see which one of these luxurious, German-engineered SUVs really has more to offer. Between value, interior comfort, and performance specs, the 2021 BMW X5 simply outclasses the Q7. See the details below.

Audi Q7 vs. BMW X5: Performance Specs

The best way for you to see the BMW X5’s performance advantages is to get behind the wheel — and we’re a quick trip from Chula Vista or El Cajon. But until you can get into the driver’s seat, see how the specs stack up.

BMW X5 Engines

3.0-liter I-6 – 335 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque

  • RWD is standard, and BMW xDrive AWD is available.
  • 0 to 60 in just 5.3 seconds.
  • 8-speed Sport AT with Sport and Manual shift modes.

4.4-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo V8 – 523 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque

  • xDrive AWD is standard.
  • 0 to 60 of only 4.1 seconds.

3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo I-6 with integrated electric motor – 389 hp

  • xDrive AWD is standard
  • 0 to 60 in 5.3 seconds

Audi Q7 Engines

2.0L four-cylinder engine – 248 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque

  • Quattro® AWD is standard, but the 0-60 time lags well behind the BMW at 6.9 seconds.

3.0L six-cylinder engine – 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque

  • AWD is once again standard, and while it’s an improvement over the four-cylinder, its 0-60 time falls short of the slowest X5 at 5.7 seconds.

Audi Q7 vs. BMW X5: Base Towing Capacity

Do you already have a trailer that you need an SUV for? Or are you just preparing for your next family vacation or camping trip? Either way, you need an SUV that’s as capable as it is luxurious, as rugged as it is powerful. And the BMW X5 has you covered:

  • BMW X5 Base Towing Capacity: 7,200 pounds
  • Audi Q7 Base Towing Capacity: 4,400 pounds

Audi Q7 vs. BMW X5: Interior Seating

Do you need 3 rows for your growing family in Chula Vista or Encinitas? Both of these SUVs can be had with 7-passenger seating, but if you only need seating for up to 5, the BMW X5 gives you the choice (and in return, you’ll have quite a bit more cargo space).

The BMW X5 has standard 16-way power-adjustable heated front sport seats with 4-way lumbar support while the Audi Q7 only includes 8-way power adjustable heated front bucket seats (lumbar support is standard for only the driver).

Audi vs. BMW Complimentary Maintenance Plans

You’re looking for the best in SUVs, and you know you’ll need to take care of it. But it’s nice to know you don’t have to worry about maintenance, and when weighing the Audi Q7 vs. BMW X5, both have your back with maintenance programs. But it’s clear which one offers the real advantage:

  • BMW Complimentary Maintenance Plan: 36 months/36,000 miles
  • Audi Complimentary Maintenance Plan: 12 months/10,000 miles

Compare BMW Models in San Diego

We’ve shown you the stats and specs, now let us show you the SUV. Compare the 2021 BMW X5 to the X3 or X7 today in San Diego at BMW of San Diego. We think you’ll see why so many drivers choose the X5 over the Q7 — contact us for a test drive.

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