2023 BMW X5 vs. Audi Q7

Audi and BMW are two of the biggest names in the luxury auto industry, and it’s no surprise that you will see many vehicles from each brand all over the roads of Mount Vernon and New Rochelle. When it comes to Audi and BMW SUV models, two of the most popular are the Audi Q7 and BMW X5. Both models certainly have their merits, but only one can earn that coveted spot in your garage. So, which will it be? Compare Audi vs. BMW below to find your match. 

2023 Audi Q7 vs. BMW X5: Performance Comparison

Performance power is often one of the first things that drivers look at when shopping for a luxury SUV. In this category, both models have a lot to offer. The BMW X5 gives you three different powertrains to choose from: a standard turbocharged I-6 for the sDrive40i and xDrive40i, a plug-in hybrid option for the xDrive45e, and a powerhouse turbocharged V8 for the range-topping M50i. Opt for the Audi Q7, and you will have two engine options to choose from: a 2.0L 4-cylinder and a 3.0L 6-cylinder. However, AWD is standard. Here’s how your options stack up. 

BMW X5 Engines

3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo I-5

• 335 hp
• 331 lb-ft of torque
• RWD and AWD available
• 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds
• 8-speed Sport AT with Sport and Manual shift modes

4.4L BMW M TwinPower Turbo V8

• 523 hp
• 553 lb-ft of torque
• xDrive AWD is standard
• 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds
• Sport Automatic transmission

3.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo I-6 with integrated electric motor

• 389 hp
• 443 lb-ft of torque
• xDrive AWD is standard
• 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds

Audi Q7 Engines

2.0L four-cylinder engine

• 261 hp
• 273 lb-ft of torque
• Quattro® AWD is standard
• 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds

3.0L six-cylinder engine

• 335 hp
• 369 lb-ft of torque
• AWD is standard
• 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds

2023 Audi Q7 vs. BMW X5: Warranty Comparison

How does Audi vs. BMW compare when it comes to warranty coverage? Fortunately, you can drive with complete peace of mind on the roads of Westchester knowing that you are backed by four years of limited warranty coverage alongside four years of powertrain coverage with both brands. However, BMW SUV models have one big advantage over their Audi counterparts: a complimentary maintenance plan that covers three years or 36,000 miles of routine maintenance. 

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When you are in search of a pre-owned luxury vehicle you can rely on for many years to come, compare BMW models and Audi models at Victory Mitsubishi. We have an outstanding array of used cars in pristine condition just waiting for a test drive. Contact us for details.