2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 BMW 745
To start off, both 2006 Audi Q7 and 2006 BMW 745 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Audi Q7. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 BMW 745.
Because 2006 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 745. 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 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi Q7. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi Q7 | 2006 BMW 745 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | Q7 | 745 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |