BMW X5 vs Audi Q7

Imagine it: a luxury SUV for the oak-lined streets of Mobile, Alabama! You can cruise under the Spanish moss and along the coastline of one of the state’s oldest port cities. All the while, the confident stance and style of your 2021 BMW X5 or Audi Q7 is sure to snag some attention.

As you ready yourself for a remarkable journey in your next sport utility vehicle, we at BMW of Mobile want to help you research your options. Discover which daily driver suits your style best.

Interior Features in the BMW X5 & Audi Q7

It can’t be overstated how lavish the interiors of the 2021 X5 and Q7 feel. The moment you slide inside, you can surround yourself with available leather-trimmed seats and beautiful wood finishes.

The BMW X5 looks especially sleek with available Fineline Stripe Brown High Gloss Wood on the doors, dash, and center console. This vehicle offers one luxury you won’t find in the Audi Q7: Glass Controls. These available diamond-cut glass pieces add luster to the center console controls.

Available panoramic moonroofs allow more light to shine into the cabin in these luxury vehicles. BMW even offers an available Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof in the X5 that adds a lightshow to the action!

X5 xDrive45e: An Electrified BMW Advantage

If you care about gas mileage, you may be wondering whether the BMW X5 or Audi Q7 is better suited for your drive. Here, the BMW has an ace up its sleeve: a plug-in hybrid electric version of the X5.

Dubbed the X5 xDrive45e, this Sports Activity Vehicle® sees an EPA-estimated 50 combined city/highway MPGe. By comparison, the Audi Q7 comes up quite short, with just 21 combined city/highway MPG at its best. There is no plug-in hybrid electric version of the Audi vehicle available on the market.

The BMW X5 xDrive45e offers 31 miles of all-electric range—the longest available on any BMW plug-in hybrid. For the eco-conscious among us, few vehicles can match the efficient X5.

The Thrill-Seeker’s Dilemma: BMW or Audi?

Two German-engineered brands known for performance—what’s a thrill-seeker to do? The 2021 X5 and Q7 promise an engaging way to take on the day, but only one goes above and beyond to perform.

In the Audi Q7, the crown jewel is a 55 TFSI® engine that serves up 335 horsepower. The BMW X5 offers the same impressive output from its base engine, a TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder. If you want to see that output from the Audi Q7, you will need to upgrade beyond its 248-horsepower base engine.

So, while the BMW X5 has more standard power, it also promises a sportier way to drive. Only this model comes with the standard fun of rear-wheel drive, as well as an available Adaptive M Suspension.

Which Is Better: Audi Q7 or BMW X5?

Are you ready to make the most of your Mobile, AL, adventures? While the 2021 BMW X5 and Audi Q7 impress with their immaculate cabins, the X5 has an edge in performance and gas mileage.

See if this SAV® seems well-suited to you and schedule an X5 test drive today. You can do it right here at BMW of Mobile—your source for stunning luxury SUVs!