Audi Q7 vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Audi Q7 · BMW X5
- Length200.2 in
- Height68.4 in
- Wheelbase118.2 in
- Ground clearance9.4 in
- Curb weight5,082 lb – 5,512 lb
- Width78.1 in
- BMW X5 width76.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 9.1 in shorter (200.2 in vs 191.1 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.0 in narrower (78.1 in vs 76.1 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 1.5 in taller (68.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q7 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (118.2 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi Q7 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q7 is 216 lb heavier (5,297 lb vs 5,082 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi Q7 has 1.1 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 8.3 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 9.1 in shorter (200.2 in vs 191.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q7 is 216 lb heavier (5,297 lb vs 5,082 lb)
- Width: BMW X5 is 2.0 in narrower (78.1 in vs 76.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q7 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (118.2 in vs 115.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 9.1 in Check garage fit for Audi Q7 · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceAudi Q7 — Audi Q7 has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi Q7 | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.2 in | 191.1 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 78.1 in | 76.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 68.4 in | 69.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 115.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | 8.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 5,297 lb | 5,082 lb | 216 lb |
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