2006 BMW 745 vs. 2010 Audi Q7
To start off, 2010 Audi Q7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 745 would be higher. 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 45 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q7. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q7 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 BMW 745.
Because 2010 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi Q7. (360 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 2010 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 745 | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
