Audi Q7 vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi Q7 · BMW X5
- Length200.3 in
- Height68.4 in
- Wheelbase118.2 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight5,192 lb – 5,567 lb
- Width78.1 in
- BMW X5 width76.1 in – 76.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 8.6 in shorter (200.3 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 1.9 in narrower (78.1 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 0.5 in taller (68.4 in vs 69.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q7 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (118.2 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q7 is 465 lb heavier (5,380 lb vs 4,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi Q7 is 465 lb heavier (5,380 lb vs 4,915 lb)
- Length: BMW X5 is 8.6 in shorter (200.3 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 1.9 in narrower (78.1 in vs 76.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q7 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (118.2 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Audi Q7 · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi Q7 | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.3 in | 191.8 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 78.1 in | 76.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 68.4 in | 69.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.2 in | 115.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 5,380 lb | 4,915 lb | 465 lb |
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