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

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 -

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

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)
118.2 115.5 114.0

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
42.0 21.9 23.7

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

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA

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

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

Rear Tire Order Code
NA - TBD - - TBD -

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

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

Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x 8.5 18 x 8.5 18 x 8.0

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 -

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

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
406 @ 1750 425 @ 1750-2250 295 @ 3000

Engine Order Code
NA NA NA

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

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 26 22

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 19 15

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
20 22 17

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

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD - - TBD -

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

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
-- -- -

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
-- -- -

Combined Side Rating Front Seat
-- -- -

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
-

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