Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | BMW 5-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 116.9 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 193.1 in | 7.1 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 73.2 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 68.4 in | 57.6 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5015 lb. | 3814 lb. | 1201 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.5 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 58.3 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.1 in | 56.2 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.1 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 30.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.9 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.1 ft3 | 18.4 | 21.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.7 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 70.3 ft3 |
2007 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |