Whether you have passengers or cargo to haul around the Manhattan, Bronx, and Queens, NY, areas, nothing works quite like an SUV. These vehicles have generous interior space and performance that would surprise you. But with so many on the market, how do you know which is right for your needs?
If you’re looking for luxury and power that stand out from the rest, you’ll need a premium SUV.
BMW and Audi are two of the top makes when it comes to quality SUVs. The 2021 BMW X5 and 2021 Audi Q7 are both highly desirable with their numerous luxury features, but only one can be right for you.
At BMW of Manhattan, we’ve created this BMW X5 vs. Audi Q7 review to help you decide which SUV is right. Keep reading to learn about the most important differences between these models!
Considering both of these SUVs are premium luxury models, you can expect some of the finest materials inside each, including available Vernasca leather seats and premium soft-touch surfaces.
The primary difference is the sheer space available in each. The X5 is superior in terms of cargo capacity. Even with all the seats up, the X5 offers 56.5 cubic feet of cargo space. Keep all the seats up in the Q7, and you’ll have just 14.2 cubic feet of space to work with.
Fold the seats down, and you can get 69.6 cubic feet of space in the Q7—but do the same with the X5, and you’ll have 72.3 cubic feet of space to carry all your luggage for a weekend away, with room to spare.
What’s under the hood is as important in an SUV as it is in any other vehicle, and you’ll find impressive engines in each. Both SUVs come with powerful engines with even more powerful available engines to choose from.
Take the optional 3.0L 55 TFSI® engine with the Q7, for example. When equipped with this engine, you’ll get up to 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque.
While this is impressive, the raw power of the available BMW M Performance TwinPower Turbo engine pumps out an unparalleled 523 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque.
Many drivers are looking for more efficient ways to get around as alternative fuel sources become more popular. If you want to get in on this trend with one of these SUVs, the BMW X5 is your only option. No matter what kind of Q7 you opt for, you’re choosing one that’s solely gas-powered. Meanwhile, the X5 has fuel and hybrid options.
The BMW X5 gets a standard EPA-estimated 21 city/26 highway MPG, compared to the Q7 and its EPA-estimated 19 city/23 highway MPG at peak efficiency.
Not only does the BMW X5 have a standard fuel efficiency that allows you to go the extra mile, but with its hybrid powertrain, you can go even further.
While both vehicles in our BMW X5 vs. Audi Q7 comparison have a lot to offer, the BMW X5 reigns supreme overall.
To truly understand what this incredible SUV is capable of, you’ll have to experience it for yourself at BMW of Manhattan. We’re your premier BMW dealer in the Manhattan, Bronx, and Queens, New York, areas, so contact us today to schedule your test drive.
