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BMW X5 vs Audi Q7

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BMW X5
BMW X5

$134,900 - $241,900

2024 price

Audi Q7
Audi Q7

$38,888 - $91,800

2020 price

Summary

2024 BMW X5
2020 Audi Q7
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 6, 3.0L

Diesel Turbo V6, 3.0L
Fuel Type
-

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
9.2L/100km (combined)

5.9L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • Space-saver spare
  • Busy control panel
  • Passenger dash glare

  • Compromised third row
  • Exaggerated turbo lag
  • Substandard warranty
2024 BMW X5 Summary

The BMW X5 is a leading contender in the ‘Over $70K Large SUV’ division of Australia’s new car market, which is a hotly-contested segment boasting 15 marques and 25 models.

The X5 has hit an enduring sweet spot with Aussie buyers in terms of size, performance and price. BMW prefers to call it a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) as distinct from its Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) rivals.

Clearly, any word association with a utility is something BMW Group Australia wants to avoid after recently launching its latest X5 range, which brings numerous enhancements including design revisions, increased standard equipment, refreshed powertrains and more.

We were entrusted with the digital ‘Comfort Access’ key to one of the latest X5s, to understand from a family car perspective why this model range enjoys such enduring popularity with prestige SUV (sorry, SAV) buyers.

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2020 Audi Q7 Summary

You never want to be left behind by the competition, especially in the automotive world, where things change at a breakneck pace. Case in point: The Audi Q7.

If Audi is well-known for its subtle mid-life facelifts that make you question the difference between new and old, then the second-generation Q7 is the exception to the rule.

Make no mistake, the large SUV has been given a major facelift – one that it needed to keep up with its new-generation rivals.

So, has it been worth the extra effort? We put the updated Q7's volume-selling 50 TDI variant to the test to find out.

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