2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2007 BMW X3
To start off, both 2007 Audi Q7 and 2007 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi Q7 (346 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (268 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2007 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi Q7 | 2007 BMW X3 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | Q7 | X3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |