2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 BMW 118
To start off, both 2007 Audi Q7 and 2007 BMW 118 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 975 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Audi Q7 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 2007 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Q7 | 118 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
