Verdict
The Audi Q7 costs RM462,272, RM8,528 less than the BMW X5, yet brings seven seats and a 770-litre boot against the BMW’s five seats and 650 litres. That is a meaningful advantage for Malaysian families. The BMW counters with 540 Nm, a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time and standard auto parking, beating the Q7’s 500 Nm and 5.6 seconds. Both are CKD, all-wheel-drive executive SUVs with eight-speed automatics and air suspension, but the Audi’s extra row of seats makes it the more useful package.
Q7
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot and all-wheel steering while spending RM8,528 less.
X5
Pick the BMW X5 if you want the quicker 5.4-second sprint, 540 Nm and a panoramic sliding sunroof with auto parking.
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 space: Audi Q7 seven seats and 770 litres; BMW X5 five seats and 650 litres.
- Size: 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 wears 22-inch alloys with 285/35R22 tyres front and rear; BMW X5 has 21-inch alloys with 275/40R21 front and 315/35R21 rear tyres.
- Warranty extension: Audi Q7 has no extended warranty; BMW X5 adds three years with unlimited mileage.
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot.
- RM8,528 lower purchase price.
- 333 hp, all-wheel steering and soft-close doors.
- 0-100 km/h takes 5.6 seconds versus the X5’s 5.4 seconds.
- No panoramic sliding sunroof or auto parking.
X5
- 540 Nm and a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Panoramic sliding sunroof and auto parking.
- Three-year unlimited-mileage extended warranty.
- Five seats versus the Q7’s seven.
- 650-litre boot is 120 litres smaller than the Q7’s.
- Costs RM8,528 more while producing 308 hp against the Q7’s 333 hp.
| 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 | — | 3 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 family carrying, with seven seats and a 770-litre boot. The BMW X5 is the better choice for performance and parking convenience, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and adding auto parking.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 costs RM470,800 and the Audi Q7 costs RM462,272, so the BMW is RM8,528 more expensive.
Which one has more space for passengers and luggage?
The Audi Q7 does. It has seven seats and a 770-litre boot, compared with five seats and 650 litres in the BMW X5.