2011 Audi Q7 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series

To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 905 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series.

Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 3 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series. 2011 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 3 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Audi Q7 2013 BMW 3 Series
Make Audi BMW
Model Q7 3 Series
Year Released 2011 2013
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 2979 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 3750 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 550 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2525 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 5088 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1984 mm 1961 mm
Vehicle Height 1737 mm 1375 mm
Wheelbase Size 3002 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 61 L


 

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