2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, both 2007 Audi Q7 and 2007 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Audi Q7. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 795 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
Because 2007 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 530. 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 (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530. 2007 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Audi Q7 | 2007 BMW 530 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | Q7 | 530 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |