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Audi Q5 vs BMW X7 comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 91,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or BMW X7?

Audi Q5 vs BMW X7: Key differences

Audi Q5

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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BMW X7

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Q5

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi Q5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 46,400 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q5 uses 2.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

X7

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X7 offers visibly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the BMW X7 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers markedly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 580 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Q5

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q5 is noticeably lighter – 1,910 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 580 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers clearly more boot space – 750 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries clearly more – 760 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q5 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £46,400
Q5

Audi Q5

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 92 - 100 km
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Reviews Audi Q5

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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Alex
1 Jul 2026, 20:30:58

Overpriced

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Marek
7 Jun 2026, 08:47:12

Great to drive, the driver-assistance systems work perfectly. Nimble and dynamic. I drive the Sportback version with the 265 hp engine — I recommend it, it has nice acceleration, the gears shift very smoothly, there’s no lag (and I’m talking about the Dynamic setting). It adapts perfectly to the driver’s driving preferences.

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Robert
16 Apr 2026, 20:24:39

Comfortable and composed on the road — an excellent car for daily use. I drive the Q5 TDI with standard suspension and 20‑inch wheels.

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Aurelio
16 Mar 2026, 20:10:09

BYD — to Romania, in my area I have to recharge 5 times.
Audi Q5 — to the same place I refuel only 2 times.
At the end of the merry-go-round, if diesel doesn’t rise again, I can say I travel with peace of mind in the Audi — both on price and comfort 😆😆😆. If I switch on the air conditioning in the BYD, I’m totally screwed; for 1,350 km I’d need solar panels just to keep costs down.
But if I only drive around the city and do short runs, all praise to BYD.

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Klaus
9 Dec 2025, 16:03:21

The Audi Q5 reliably gets me to my destination every day. It isn't cheap, but it's a real looker!!!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,400 - 79,600 £
Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
210 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,910 - 2,245 kg
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
750 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
680 - 760 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?

The Audi Q5 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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