Audi Q7 vs BMW X5 (2027)
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudiQ7 | BMWX5 (2027) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2026 | Coming spring 2027 (early information) |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 295 bhp | 308–603 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 6.2 s | 4.5–6.1 s (better) |
| Top speed | 146 mph | 143–155 mph (better) |
| Engine or motors | 3.0-litre V6 TDI with MHEV plus (299 PS, up to 18 kW extra from a powertrain generator); bhp converted from Audi's PS figure; Audi also offers a 245 PS version in some markets | 40d xDrive: 2,993 cc six-cylinder diesel with 48 V mild hybrid, 230 kW (313 hp); 50e xDrive and M60e xDrive: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol plus electric motor, 360 kW (489 hp) and 450 kW (612 hp) system output respectively; bhp converted from BMW's kW figures |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 670 Nm (40d xDrive), 700 Nm (50e xDrive), 800 Nm (M60e xDrive) |
| Gearbox | 8-speed tiptronic | 8-speed Steptronic automatic |
| Drive | quattro four-wheel drive | xDrive all-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | – | 61–63 miles |
| Battery | – | 26.5 kWh |
| Economy (WLTP) | 38.2 mpg | 49.6–54.3 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | – | Provisional WLTP electric range up to 63 miles (50e xDrive) or 61 miles (M60e xDrive) |
| Charging | – | Plug-in hybrids: 11 kW AC; 0–100% in 3 hours at 11 kW; 26.5 kWh usable battery |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 35.7–38.2 mpg, depending on trim | Provisional WLTP combined: 47.1–54.3 mpg (50e xDrive), 45.6–49.6 mpg (M60e xDrive); 40d xDrive UK EU7 figure to be confirmed. The current BMW UK model page labels its plug-in hybrid consumption values as mpg but shows the l/100 km numbers; the BMW UK press kit gives the mpg figures used here. |
| CO2 emissions | 194–208 g/km, WLTP combined | Provisional WLTP combined 118–136 g/km (50e xDrive), 129–141 g/km (M60e xDrive); 40d xDrive UK EU7 figure to be confirmed |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 5 |
| Boot | 722 litres (better) | 525–655 litres |
| Length | 5,065 mm | 4,994 mm |
| Width | 2,010 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Weight | From 2,425 kg | From 2,355 kg |
| Boot | Seven-seater: 722 litres behind the second row, 1,980 litres behind the front seats (Audi UK also lists 581 litres); five-seater (other markets): 806 litres, 2,075 litres with the rear seats folded | 655–1,850 litres (40d xDrive); 525–1,680 litres (plug-in hybrids) |
| Towing | 3,500 kg braked | Up to 3,000 kg braked (40d xDrive) or 3,300 kg (plug-in hybrids) |
| Size | 5,065 mm long, 2,010 mm wide, 1,820 mm high (Audi Germany configurator); Audi UK lists 5,056 mm long and 2,205 mm wide; weight is Audi UK's unladen figure | 40d xDrive and 50e xDrive: 4,994 mm long, 2,000 mm wide, 1,751 mm high; M60e xDrive: 4,998 mm long; 3,035 mm wheelbase. DIN kerb weight is 2,355 kg (40d), 2,565 kg (50e) or 2,640 kg (M60e). |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | BMW Panoramic iDrive with Central Display and Panoramic Vision; Passenger Screen optional |
| Driver assistance | Adaptive cruise assist, emergency assist, reversing assist, park assist plus and surround-view cameras available | Driving Assistant Plus and Parking Assistant standard; Motorway Assistant and Parking Assistant Professional optional |
