Audi Q7 vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Audi Q7 · BMW X5
- Length199.6 in
- Height68.5 in
- Wheelbase117.9 in
- Ground clearance9.6 in
- Curb weight4,938 lb
- Width77.5 in
- BMW X5 width76.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X5 is 7.2 in shorter (199.6 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 1.2 in narrower (77.5 in vs 76.3 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 0.9 in taller (68.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q7 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi Q7 has 1.5 in more ground clearance (9.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q7 is 23 lb heavier (4,938 lb vs 4,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Audi Q7 has 1.5 in more ground clearance (9.6 in vs 8.1 in)
- Length: BMW X5 is 7.2 in shorter (199.6 in vs 192.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q7 has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 115.5 in)
- Width: BMW X5 is 1.2 in narrower (77.5 in vs 76.3 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 0.9 in taller (68.5 in vs 69.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X5 — BMW X5 is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Audi Q7 · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X5 — BMW X5 is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceAudi Q7 — Audi Q7 has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X5 — Based on length × width (BMW X5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi Q7 | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.6 in | 192.4 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 76.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 68.5 in | 69.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 115.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.6 in | 8.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,938 lb | 4,915 lb | 23 lb |
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