2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2009 BMW M5
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q7 and 2009 BMW M5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 584 kg more than 2009 BMW M5.
Because 2009 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Audi Q7 (760 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M5. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M5.
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2009 Audi Q7 | 2009 BMW M5 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | Q7 | M5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4132 cc | 4999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 760 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |