2021 Audi Q7 vs 2020 BMW X7 - The Car Connection

2021 Audi Q7

2020 BMW X7

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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
X7 M50i Sports Activity Vehicle	15	21	$93,130	$99,600
X7 xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	20	25	$69,225	$73,900
X7 xDrive50i Sports Activity Vehicle	15	21	$86,620	$92,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$51,653

$93,130

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$54,950

$99,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$916 / month

$1660 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.4

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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 2020 BMW X7 is the upper-crust seven-seat SUV that finally answers the question: What if I want to spend more for a BMW?

TCC Likes

Sophisticated interior
More standard safety tech
Improved touchscreens

Beautiful interior
Great standard tech
Comfortable seats everywhere

TCC Dislikes

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

Very expensive
Digital dash isn’t our favorite
Look-at-me grille

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

15 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

21 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

37.6

Third Head Room (in)

35.9

36.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

39.8

Third Shoulder Room (in)

49.4

47.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

39.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

58.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

41.9

Third Leg Room (in)

29.2

33.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.6

Wheelbase (in)

117.9

122.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.6

78.7

Track Width, Front (in)

66.1

66.2

Length, Overall (in)

199.3

203.3

Height, Overall (in)

68.5

71.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.7

48.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

69.6

90.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.2

12.8

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.5

21.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR19

P315/35YR22

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR19

P275/40YR22

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

595

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5950

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5950

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4795

5661

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7319

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

22 X 10.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

22 X 9.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

553 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

4.4 L/268

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5000

523 @ 5500

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

2TB

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

5.50

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.76

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.20

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.32

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.48

4.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.52

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Transfer Case Model

None

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q7

BMW X7

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

Sports Activity Vehicle

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.15

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.15

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Emissions

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

8.5

10.3

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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