2012 Audi Q7 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (439 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Q7 | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5394 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
