2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (494 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 790 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Q7 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2605 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
