Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Audi Q7 | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,002 mm | 2,969 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,905 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,984 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,275 kg | 1,730 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 100 L | 70 L | 30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 973 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,476 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 917 mm | 25 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 0 mm | 899 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,234 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 309 L | 521 L | -212 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,136 L | 18.4 | -17.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,512 L | 18.4 | -16.4 L |
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 |