2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 BMW 730
To start off, both 2008 Audi Q7 and 2008 BMW 730 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi Q7 (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi Q7. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2008 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Q7 | 730 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2205 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |
