Audi Q7 vs BMW X5
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 BMW X5
Overview
| Spec | Audi Q7Premium | BMW X5sDrive40i |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium | sDrive40i |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi Q7Premium | BMW X5sDrive40i |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $62,000 (best) | $67,600 |
| Lowest listing price | $10,530 | $8,423 (best) |
| Median listing price | $47,923 (best) | $79,135 |
| Highest listing price | $87,788 (best) | $107,650 |
| For sale now | 52 | 116 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi Q7Premium | BMW X5sDrive40i |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 20 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 22.5 gal (best) | 21.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Audi Q7Premium | BMW X5sDrive40i |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 261 hp | 375 hp (best) |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi Q7Premium | BMW X5sDrive40i |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 68.1 cu ft | 72.3 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 4,400 lbs | 5,952 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,312 lbs (best) | 1,054 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,839 lbs (best) | 4,919 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in (best) | 117.1 in |
| Length | 199.6 in (best) | 194.2 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 78.9 in (best) |
| Height | 68.4 in | 69.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi Q7Premium | BMW X5sDrive40i |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi Q7 | BMW X5 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium $62,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | sDrive40i $67,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premium $67,600 MSRP | xDrive40i $69,900 MSRP |
| 3 | Premium Plus $65,800 MSRP | xDrive50e $75,200 MSRP |
| 4 | Premium Plus $73,200 MSRP | M60i $92,600 MSRP |
| 5 | Prestige $76,900 MSRP | Competition $129,700 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Audi Q7 vs BMW X5 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Audi Q7 or 2026 BMW X5?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Audi Q7 vs 2026 BMW X5 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Audi Q7 or 2026 BMW X5?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Audi Q7 starts lower at $62,000. Live Audi Q7 listings start at $10,530. Live BMW X5 listings start at $8,423.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Audi Q7 or 2026 BMW X5?
- The 2026 Audi Q7 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (62,000).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Audi Q7 or 2026 BMW X5?
- The 2026 Audi Q7 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Audi Q7 or 2026 BMW X5?
- The 2026 BMW X5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (617).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Audi Q7 or 2026 BMW X5?
- The 2026 Audi Q7 leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Audi Q7 or 2026 BMW X5?
- The 2026 Audi Q7 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,700).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Audi Q7 vs 2026 BMW X5?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi Q7 (5/5 NHTSA overall); BMW X5 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).