Compare 2012 Audi Q7 vs 2012 BMW X5 vs 2012 Porsche Cayenne

2012 Audi Q7
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2012 BMW X5
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2012 Porsche Cayenne
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quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium 17 25 $47,849 $51,450
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Premium Plus 17 25 $47,849 $51,450
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0L TDI Prestige 17 25 $47,849 $51,450
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium 16 22 $43,013 $46,250
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T Premium Plus 16 22 $43,013 $46,250
Q7 quattro 4-Door 3.0T S line 16 22 $55,753 $59,950
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AWD 4-Door 35d
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
X5 AWD 4-Door 35d 19 26 $52,165 $56,700
X5 AWD 4-Door 35i 16 23 $43,700 $47,500
X5 AWD 4-Door 35i Premium 16 23 $50,785 $55,200
X5 AWD 4-Door 35i Sport Activity 16 23 $53,085 $57,700
X5 AWD 4-Door 50i 14 20 $59,065 $64,200
X5 M AWD 4-Door 12 17 $80,270 $87,250
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AWD 4-Door Manual
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Manual 15 22 $43,200 $48,200
Cayenne AWD 4-Door S 16 22 $58,320 $65,000
Cayenne AWD 4-Door S Hybrid 20 24 $61,920 $69,000
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Tiptronic 16 23 $45,900 $51,200
Cayenne AWD 4-Door Turbo 15 22 $96,210 $107,100
Pricing
Invoice Price
$47,849
$52,165
$43,200
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$51,450
$56,700
$48,200
Monthly Payment Estimate
$858 / month
$945 / month
$803 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.6
8.4
8.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2012 Audi Q7 has what upscale suburban families want: a lavish interior, a cabin full of premium features, and performance and ride that are very carlike--plus serious towing ability if and when you need it. It doesn't pop with the styling or interior plushness of its competitors, but the 2012 BMW X5 has the powerful X5 M and frugal diesel up its sleeve. The 2012 Porsche Cayenne comes equipped to take on a rugged trail, the racetrack, and child ferrying, all in the same day.
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Fuel Economy
City
17 mpg 19 mpg 15 mpg
Highway
25 mpg 26 mpg 22 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Third Leg Room (in)
29.2 NA -
Second Head Room (in)
39.0 39.3 - TBD -
Third Hip Room (in)
- TBD - NA -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.1 58.0 - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 40.0 67.1
Passenger Capacity
7 5 5
Third Head Room (in)
35.4 NA -
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Third Shoulder Room (in)
48.6 NA -
Second Leg Room (in)
37.1 36.6 - TBD -
Front Head Room (in)
39.5 36.6 39.6
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.7 60.0 58.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
133.2 102.4 - TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.1 76.1 76.3
Track Width, Front (in)
65.0 64.7 65.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.1 8.7 8.5
Length, Overall (in)
200.3 191.1 190.8
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
68.4 69.9 67.1
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
66.0 65.0 65.7
Wheelbase (in)
118.2 115.5 114.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
72.5 75.2 62.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - NA NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
10.9 NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 45.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
42.0 21.9 23.7
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x - TBD - - TBD - 13.0 x 1.1
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.8 x - TBD - - TBD - 13.8 x 1.4
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26.4 22.5 22.4
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.5 19.5 15.9-12.5
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39.4 42.0 39.0
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack-&-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.66 - TBD - 2.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size
265/50R19 255/55R18 P255/55R18
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact P195/75R18
Front Tire Order Code
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA - TBD -
Rear Tire Size
265/50R19 255/55R18 P255/55R18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
990 900 893
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
6600 6000 5952
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
5567 5192 4398
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
18 x 6.5 NA 18 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 8.5 18 x 8.5 18 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x 8.5 18 x 8.5 18 x 8.0
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
190 210 - TBD -
Engine
Displacement
3.0L/181 3.0L/182 3.6L/220
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
225 @ 3750 265 @ 4200 300 @ 6300
Engine Type
Turbocharged Diesel V6 Diesel I6 Gas V6
Fuel System
Direct Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
406 @ 1750 425 @ 1750-2250 295 @ 3000
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 19 15
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
20 22 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 26 22
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA 10.2
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.86 1.52 1.69
Trans Type
8 6 6
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83 - NA
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.21 0.87 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.07 3.40 - TBD -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.84 2.34 2.53
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.27 3.64 3.70
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.44 1.14 1.21
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/Manual Shift Automatic Manual
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69 - NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.69 0.84
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.97 4.17 4.68
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- 1.00 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- - TBD - - TBD -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Audi Q7 BMW X5 Porsche Cayenne
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility Vehicle
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
4-Link Multi-link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- TBD - 4 -
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
10.6 9.7 11.0
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
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