If fuel cost matters most
Audi Q7 with up to 28 MPG combined.
Side-by-side verified model comparison
Audi Q7 vs BMW X3
Audi Q7 and BMW X3 answer the same shopping question from different directions. The Q7 is more efficient on verified EPA data, while the Q7 reaches the higher power peak. Use the table below to decide whether your priority is fuel cost, safety, size or outright output.
At a glance
| Metric | Audi Q7 | BMW X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 2005 - present | 2003 - present |
| Verified generations | 2 | 2 |
| Peak power | 500 hp | 382 hp |
| Best EPA combined | 28 MPG | 25 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | NR | NR |
| Open recalls (2016/2024) | 1 | 3 |
| Latest dimensions | 5063 × 1970 × 1741 mm | 4708 × 1891 × 1676 mm |
| Average curb weight | 2226 kg (4907 lbs) | 1958 kg (4317 lbs) |
| Fuel types | Gasoline, Diesel, Mild Hybrid Gasoline | Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid |
If power matters most
Audi Q7 with a verified peak of 500 hp.
If safety is the filter
The available data is incomplete, so use the side-by-side table rather than a one-line verdict.
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Head-to-Head: Base Model Specifications
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the entry-level powertrain for the newest verified generation of each model. This shows exactly what you get before adding options or stepping up to premium trims.
| Specification | Audi Q7Audi Q7 (Type 4M) 45 TFSI quattro | BMW X3X3 III (G01) xDrive30i 2.0L Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Gasoline | Petrol |
| Cylinders / Configuration | Inline-4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2.0L (1984 cc) | 2.0L (1998 cc) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Horsepower | 261 hp | 248 hp |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 6.9 s | 6.0 s |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | 8-Speed Tiptronic (ZF 8HP) | 8-Speed Steptronic Automatic |
| Gears | — | — |
| Drivetrain | quattro Pe | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | 19.0 MPG | 21.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | 25.0 MPG | 28.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | 21.0 MPG | 24.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | — | — |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 5063 mm | 4708 mm |
| Width | 1970 mm | 1891 mm |
| Height | 1741 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2994 mm | 2864 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2165 kg | 1860 kg |
| Doors / Seats | 5 / 7 | 5 / 5 |
What search winners do that generic comparisons don’t
The top-ranking comparison pages win because they answer an explicit buying job: which one is more efficient, which one is safer, which one is larger, which one has the broader powertrain range. Pages that only dump two brochures side by side rarely hold clicks.
This comparison uses the newest verified generation of each model as the headline lens, then routes you into the exact generation sheets for the trim-level details. That is more durable than comparing incentives or dealer inventory, and more trustworthy than hiding missing data behind a made-up score.
Questions buyers ask
Which is more fuel-efficient, the Q7 or the X3?
Audi Q7 wins on verified EPA combined economy at up to 28 MPG, versus 25 MPG for the BMW X3.
Which has more horsepower, the Q7 or the X3?
Audi Q7 reaches the higher verified peak at 500 hp, compared with 382 hp for the BMW X3.
Is this a trim-by-trim comparison?
This page compares the newest verified generation of each model family. For year-specific engines, dimensions and trim tables, open the linked generation pages for each side.