Audi Q7 vs BMW X5

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Audi

Q7

From ₹87.17 Lakh

Q7 version

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BMW

X5

From ₹96.9 Lakh

X5 version

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Audi Q7Q7 Premium Plus · ₹87.17 Lakh

Only differences

BMW X5xDrive40i xLine · ₹96.9 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Q7: ₹87.17 Lakh (ahead) X5: ₹96.9 Lakh Q7 ₹9.73 lakh cheaper

Airbags Q7: 8 airbags (ahead) X5: 6 airbags No crash ratings yet

Mileage Q7: 11.2 kmpl X5: 12 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim

Power Q7: 335 bhp X5: 381 PS (ahead) Torque 500 vs 520 Nm

Boot Q7: 295 litres X5: 650 litres (ahead) Length 5,064 vs 4,922 mm

Versions Q7: 3 X5: 4 (ahead) Only X5: diesel, automatic

Pick the Q7 for the lower price and more airbags.

Pick the X5 for better claimed mileage, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹87.17 Lakh

₹96.9 Lakh

On-road in

₹96.4 Lakh

₹1.07 Crore

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹1,61,965 a month

₹1,79,947 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

335 bhp

381 PS

Torque

500 Nm

520 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

11.2 kmpl

12 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Full-Size Luxury 7-Seater SUV

Executive Luxury SUV

Seating Capacity

7 Seats (3 Rows)

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol / Diesel

Displacement

2,995 cc (3.0L V6)

2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel)

Engine Config

3.0L V6 TFSI Twin-Scroll Turbocharged 24V DOHC with 48V MHEV

3.0L In-line 6-Cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo with 48V Mild Hybrid

Drivetrain

Permanent quattro All-Wheel Drive with Self-Locking Center Diff (40:60 split)

xDrive Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

0-100

5.6 sec

5.4 sec (Petrol) / 6.1 sec (Diesel)

Top Speed

250 km/h

250 km/h (Petrol) / 243 km/h (Diesel)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

8-Speed tiptronic Torque Converter Automatic

8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic

Gears

Paddles

Yes

Hybrid

48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)

48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV with 12 PS / 200 Nm electric boost)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc (375 mm 6-piston fixed calipers)

Ventilated Disc (M Sport Brakes 395 mm with Blue M Calipers)

Rear Brakes

Ventilated Disc (350 mm)

Ventilated Disc (370 mm)

Front Suspension

Five-link axle with Adaptive Air Suspension (auto self-leveling & adjustable)

Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension with Electronically Controlled Dampers (Automatic Self-Leveling)

Rear Suspension

Five-link axle with Adaptive Air Suspension (auto self-leveling & adjustable)

Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension with Electronically Controlled Dampers

Wheel Type

19-inch 5-arm Star style Alloy Wheels

21-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Y-Spoke Style 741 M Bicolour)

Tyre Size

255/55 R19 Tubeless Radial

Front: 275/40 R21, Rear: 315/35 R21 Tubeless Radial Runflat

Spare Wheel

Collapsible Space Saver Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

5,064 mm

4,922 mm

Width

1,970 mm

2,004 mm

Height

1,703 mm

1,745 mm

Wheelbase

2,999 mm

2,975 mm

Ground Clearance

200 mm - 245 mm (Adjustable via Air Suspension)

214 mm (Adjustable via 2-axle air suspension +40 mm / -40 mm)

Kerb Weight

2,165 kg

2,165 kg (Petrol) / 2,220 kg (Diesel)

Boot Space

295L (7 seats) / 740L (3rd row flat) / 1,925L (max)

650 Litres (expandable to 1,870 L with two-section split tailgate)

Fuel Tank

85 Litres

83 Litres

Turning Radius

6.2 m (11.7 m with All-Wheel Steering)

6.3 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 35.2/38, child occupant 42.5/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2018). Adult occupant 34.2/38, child occupant 42.6/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2025.

Airbags

8 Airbags (Dual front, side, rear side & 3-row curtain)

6 Airbags (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain)

ESP/TC

Yes (ABS, EBD, ESC offroad mode, ASR, EDL, Hill Descent Control)

Yes (DSC, DTC, CBC, Hill Descent Control, Trailer Stability Control)

ADAS

Level 1 (Park Assist Plus, Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning with steer assist, Pre-Sense Basic)

Level 2 ADAS (Driving Assistant Professional: Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering & Lane Control, Lane Change Warning, Front Cross Traffic)

Camera

360-Degree Surround View 3D Camera + Park Assist Sensors

360-Degree Surround View Camera with Remote 3D View, Parking Assistant Professional & 200m Reversing Assistant

TPMS

Yes (Direct TPMS with individual wheel readout)

Yes (Direct TPMS with live pressure & temperature display)

ISOFIX

Yes (ISOFIX on all 3 second-row & third-row seats)

Yes (Rear outer seats)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

Dual MMI Touch Response (10.1-inch Upper + 8.6-inch Lower Screen)

BMW Curved Display: 14.9-inch Control Display with BMW Operating System 8.5

Digital Cluster

12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (Full HD 1920x720)

12.3-inch Full Digital Information Display with Head-Up Display & Augmented View

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Audi Connect suite & myAudi telematics

My BMW App with Digital Key Plus (UWB), Remote Engine Start, OTA Software Upgrades

Audio System

Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound (19 speakers 730W 16-channel)

Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (16 speakers 464W)

Sunroof

Panoramic Glass Sunroof (Dual pane full-length electric)

Panorama Glass Sunroof (Electric slide & tilt with power blind)

Seat Features

12-way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory & Heating

Comfort Front Seats in Sensafin Leather with Power Adjustment, Memory, Heating & Front Seat Ventilation

Climate Control

4-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control with B-pillar vents

4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Ambient Air Package (Fragrance & Ionization)

Wireless Charger

Yes (Audi Phone Box with wireless inductive charging)

Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charging Tray with cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Indicators & Washers (HD Matrix available)

Adaptive Matrix LED Headlights with Blue X-Accents & BMW Iconic Glow Illuminated Kidney Grille

Tail Lights

LED Combination Taillights with Dynamic Indicators (Digital OLED on facelift)

Full LED Taillights with 3D Sculpted L-Shaped Motif

Fog/DRLs

Integrated All-Weather Headlights & Signature LED DRLs

BMW Iconic Glow Kidney Grille & Integrated LED DRLs

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)

2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 years)

Service Interval

12 Months / 15,000 km

Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 12,000-15,000 km)

Choice

Versions

3 versions

4 versions

Price range

₹87.17 Lakh – ₹97.84 Lakh

₹96.9 Lakh – ₹1.11 Crore

Colours

5 colours

12 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

Q7 Premium Plus₹87.17 Lakh xDrive40i xLine₹96.9 Lakh X5 ₹9.73 lakh more

Only the X5 sells a diesel, automatic version: 2 versions, from ₹98.9 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Q7 Q7 Premium Plus against X5 xDrive40i xLine

City	Q7	X5	Gap
Mumbai	₹99.01 Lakh	₹1.1 Crore	Q7 ₹10.99 lakh less
Pune	₹99.01 Lakh	₹1.1 Crore	Q7 ₹10.99 lakh less
New Delhi	₹96.4 Lakh	₹1.07 Crore	Q7 ₹10.70 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹1.03 Crore	₹1.15 Crore	Q7 ₹11.48 lakh less
Chennai	₹1.05 Crore	₹1.17 Crore	Q7 ₹11.68 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹1.06 Crore	₹1.18 Crore	Q7 ₹11.77 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Q7 or the X5?

The Q7, by ₹9.73 lakh on the versions compared here: Q7 Q7 Premium Plus at ₹87.17 Lakh against X5 xDrive40i xLine at ₹96.9 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹96.4 Lakh against ₹1.07 Crore.

Which gives better mileage?

The X5 claims 12 kmpl against 11.2 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Q7: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The X5: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2018 (rating now expired). The Q7 has 8 airbags and the X5 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Q7 Q7 Premium Plus makes 335 bhp and 500 Nm and the X5 xDrive40i xLine makes 381 PS and 520 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Q7 is 142 mm longer. Boot space is 295 litres in the Q7 and 650 litres in the X5.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,61,965 a month for the Q7 and ₹1,79,947 for the X5, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.