Verdict
For RM462,272, the Audi Q7 is RM8,528 cheaper yet brings seven seats, a 770-litre boot and a 2,994-mm wheelbase, making it the more useful choice for a Malaysian household that regularly carries people and luggage. Its 333 hp also beats the X5’s 308 hp, although the BMW counters with 540 Nm, a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time and auto parking. Both are Malaysian-assembled AWD SUVs with eight-speed automatics, adaptive air suspension and a 250 km/h top speed. The Q7’s extra row is decisive.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, 770 litres of boot space and a lower RM462,272 entry price.
X5
Pick the BMW X5 if you value its 540 Nm torque, 5.4-second sprint, panoramic sunroof and auto-parking function.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; BMW X5 RM470,800.
- Performance: Audi Q7 333 hp, 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds; BMW X5 308 hp, 540 Nm and 5.4 seconds.
- Seating and boot: Audi Q7 seven seats and 770 litres; BMW X5 five seats and 650 litres.
- Dimensions: Audi Q7 is 5,052 mm long with a 2,994-mm wheelbase; BMW X5 is 4,935 mm long with a 2,975-mm wheelbase.
- Wheels: Audi Q7 uses 22-inch alloys with 285/35R22 tyres front and rear; BMW X5 has 21-inch alloys, 275/40R21 front and 315/35R21 rear.
- Warranty: Audi Q7 has a two-year unlimited-mileage warranty; BMW X5 adds a five-year unlimited-mileage extended warranty.
Q7
- Seven seats with 7 three-point seat belts.
- 770-litre boot and 2,994-mm wheelbase.
- 333 hp, 22-inch wheels, all-wheel steering and soft-close doors.
- 500 Nm and 5.6-second 0-100 km/h pace trail the BMW’s 540 Nm and 5.4 seconds.
- No panoramic sliding sunroof or auto parking.
- Only a two-year warranty, versus the BMW’s five-year extended cover.
X5
- 540 Nm and a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Panoramic sliding sunroof and auto parking.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage extended warranty.
- Five seats and a 650-litre boot lose to the Q7’s seven seats and 770 litres.
- Costs RM8,528 more despite 308 hp versus the Q7’s 333 hp.
- No soft-close doors or all-wheel steering.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272✓ | RM470,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632✓ | RM1,637 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 333 hp✓ | 308 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 540 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | Eight-speed Steptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,935 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 2,004 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,975 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,240 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 83 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 650 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 315/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Powered Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Q7 vs X5 FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or BMW X5 better?
The Audi Q7 is better for buyers needing seven seats and a 770-litre boot. Choose the BMW X5 if five seats suffice and its quicker 5.4-second sprint, 540 Nm torque, sunroof and auto parking matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 costs RM8,528 more than the Audi Q7. The Audi is the lower-priced option, while the BMW adds auto parking, a panoramic sliding sunroof and five-year extended warranty cover.
Which has more passenger and luggage space?
The Audi Q7 has seven seats, a 770-litre boot and a 2,994-mm wheelbase. The BMW X5 has five seats, a 650-litre boot and a 2,975-mm wheelbase, so the Audi is the more accommodating vehicle.