Verdict
At RM462,272, the Audi Q7 costs RM8,528 less than the RM470,800 BMW X5, yet brings seven seats and a 770-litre boot against the BMW’s five seats and 650 litres. That is the decisive advantage for Malaysian family duties. The X5 counters with 540 Nm, a 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time and auto parking, while the Q7 has 333 hp, all-wheel steering and a 2,994-mm wheelbase. Both are CKD, all-wheel-drive executive SUVs with air suspension, eight airbags and adaptive cruise control; annual road tax differs by just RM5.
Pick the Audi Q7 if seven seats, the larger 770-litre boot and RM8,528 lower purchase price matter more than a 0.2-second acceleration deficit.
Pick the BMW X5 if you want the quicker 5.4-second sprint, 540 Nm of torque, a panoramic sliding sunroof and auto parking.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q7 RM462,272; BMW X5 RM470,800.
- Performance: Audi Q7 333 hp, 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds; BMW X5 308 hp, 540 Nm and 5.4 seconds.
- Seating and boot: Audi Q7 has 7 seats and 770 litres; BMW X5 has 5 seats and 650 litres.
- Dimensions: Audi Q7 is 5,052 mm long, 1,968 mm wide and 1,740 mm tall; BMW X5 is 4,935 mm long, 2,004 mm wide and 1,765 mm tall.
- Wheels: Audi Q7 uses 22-inch alloys with 285/35R22 tyres front and rear; BMW X5 uses 21-inch wheels with 275/40R21 front and 315/35R21 rear tyres.
- Convenience: Audi Q7 has soft-close doors and all-wheel steering; BMW X5 has a panoramic sliding sunroof and auto parking.
Q7
- Seven seats and a 770-litre boot.
- 333 hp and all-wheel steering.
- Matrix LED headlamps, OLED tail lights and 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio.
- Slower to 100 km/h: 5.6 seconds versus 5.4 seconds.
- 500 Nm trails the X5’s 540 Nm.
- No panoramic sliding sunroof or auto parking.
X5
- Quicker 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time and 540 Nm.
- Panoramic sliding sunroof and auto parking.
- 14.9-inch touchscreen and 17-speaker Harman Kardon audio.
- Only five seats versus the Q7’s seven.
- 650-litre boot is 120 litres smaller.
- Costs RM8,528 more despite 25 hp less.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM462,272✓ | RM470,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,632✓ | RM1,637 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 333 hp at 5,200 rpm✓ | 308 hp at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,370 rpm | 540 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.5 mm × 89 mm | 82 mm × 94.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed tiptronic | Eight-speed Steptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Audi AG | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,052 mm | 4,935 mm |
| Width | 1,968 mm | 2,004 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,994 mm | 2,975 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,240 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 85 litres | 83 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 770 litres✓ | 650 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/35R22 | 275/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R22 | 315/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 21" Style 915M Light Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel steering | Air Suspension with Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Side) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | Powered Sunroof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Q7 vs X5 FAQ
Is the Audi Q7 or BMW X5 better?
The Audi Q7 is better for buyers who need seven seats and 770 litres of boot space. The BMW X5 is better if five seats suffice and you prioritise its 5.4-second sprint, 540 Nm and auto parking.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X5 costs RM8,528 more than the Audi Q7: RM470,800 versus RM462,272. Annual road tax is virtually identical at RM1,637 for the X5 and RM1,632 for the Q7.
Which has more practical family space?
The Audi Q7 does. It has seven seats, 770 litres of boot space, seven three-point seat belts and ISOFIX positions across three middle-row and two last-row seats. The BMW X5 has five seats, a 650-litre boot and two rear ISOFIX positions.
