2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, both 2006 Audi Q7 and 2006 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi Q7 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 775 kg more than 2006 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi Q7 | 2006 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Q7 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
