2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 325 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi Q7 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2006 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Q7 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2997 cc |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
