2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2009 Audi Q7. (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 218 kg more than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi Q7. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Q7 | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 2152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
