2021 Audi Q7 vs 2021 BMW X5 vs 2021 Lincoln Aviator

2021 Audi Q7

#6 in Luxury Large SUVs

2021 BMW X5

#8 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs

2021 Lincoln Aviator

#6 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q7 Premium 45 TFSI quattro	19	23	$51,653	$54,950
Q7 Premium 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$57,152	$60,800
Q7 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	19	23	$51,653	$54,950
Q7 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$57,152	$60,800
Q7 Prestige 55 TFSI quattro	18	23	$57,152	$60,800
SQ7 Premium Plus 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	21	$79,900	$85,000
SQ7 Prestige 4.0 TFSI quattro	15	21	$79,900	$85,000

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M50i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X5 M50i Sports Activity Vehicle	16	22	$77,505	$82,800
X5 sDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	26	$55,740	$59,400
X5 xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	25	$57,880	$61,700
X5 xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$61,320	$65,400
X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle	13	18	$98,245	$105,100

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Black Label AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Aviator Black Label AWD	17	24	$73,945	$78,865
Aviator Black Label Grand Touring AWD	N/A	N/A	$82,862	$88,505
Aviator Grand Touring AWD	N/A	N/A	$65,230	$69,070
Aviator Reserve AWD	17	24	$56,341	$59,620
Aviator Reserve RWD	18	26	$53,969	$57,110
Aviator Standard AWD	17	24	$51,188	$53,600
Aviator Standard RWD	18	26	$48,801	$51,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$51,653

$77,505

$73,945

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$54,950

$82,800

$78,865

Monthly Payment Estimate

$916 / month

$1380 / month

$1314 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Audi Q7 three-row SUV features more standard safety and convenience features, an excellent infotainment system, and a soft, luxurious ride.

The 2021 X5 is BMW’s best vehicle, one that does nearly everything with grace and ease.

The 2021 Lincoln Aviator drops sensational style and space, but the Grand Touring plug-in’s a bit of a misfire.

TCC Likes

Sophisticated interior
More standard safety tech
Improved touchscreens

Beautiful interior
Spacious cabin
Standard 12.3-inch touchscreen

A 7/8ths Navigator
Big infotainment displays
Hybrid plug-in

TCC Dislikes

New engine is less efficient
V-6 is about $6,000 more, depending on trim
Third row for children only

Expensive top trims
Dizzying number of options
Cramped third row

It’s $$$$
Third row is small
The V-6 moans

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

16 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

22 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

37.4

40.1

Third Head Room (in)

35.9

36.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

39.8

Third Shoulder Room (in)

49.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

38.7

38.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

58.1

61.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

40.7

40.2

Third Leg Room (in)

29.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

61.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

140.5

Front Hip Room (in)

58.5

Second Hip Room (in)

58.3

Third Hip Room (in)

40.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.6

66.9

Wheelbase (in)

117.9

117.1

119.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.6

78.9

82.3

Track Width, Front (in)

66.1

67.1

66.9

Length, Overall (in)

199.3

194.3

199.3

Height, Overall (in)

68.5

68.7

69.6

Liftover Height (in)

29.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.7

33.9

41.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

69.6

72.3

77.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.2

33.9

18.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

83.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

22.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

48.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.4

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.5

21.9

20.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR19

P275/45HR20

P275/40WR22

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR19

P275/45HR20

P275/40WR22

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

670

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6700

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

6700

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4795

5260

4892

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

20 X 9

22 X 10

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

20 X 9

22 X 10

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

553 @ 1800

415 @ 2750

Engine Order Code

99C

Displacement

2.0 L/121

4.4 L/268

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5000

523 @ 5500

400 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

2TB

44T

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.64

0.85

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.72

1.77

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.27

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.50

4.71

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.82

1.00

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.76

3.15

3.58

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.20

2.15

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.32

1.52

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.32

4.00

4.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.52

3.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q7

BMW X5

Lincoln Aviator

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.5

9.9

8.9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

250

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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2021 BMW X5

2021 X5 available; 2020s sold out
Lease: From $679 for 36 months
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2021 Lincoln Aviator

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Lease: From $799 for 36 months
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