2011 BMW 740 vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 740 would be higher. Both 2011 BMW 740 and 2012 Audi Q7 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q7 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2011 BMW 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q7. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 740 | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 740 | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5215 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |
