2025 Audi SQ5 vs. 2025 BMW X7 Review

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2025 Audi
SQ5

MSRP*: $58,400 to $61,900
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2025 BMW
X7

MSRP*: $84,300 to $111,900
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MPG - City 19 MPG 16 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG 20 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 90.4 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 362-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 523-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 - 362 hp 375 - 523 hp
Towing Capacity 4,400 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 184.3 in 203.6 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 41.9 in
Rear 39.9 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the BMW X7 than in the Audi SQ5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The BMW X7 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi SQ5.

Convenience
The BMW X7 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Audi SQ5, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Audi SQ5 is a better financial choice over the BMW X7, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi SQ5 is much slimmer than the BMW X7, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi SQ5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the BMW X7.

Handling
The Audi SQ5 has a significantly smaller turning radius than the BMW X7, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Audi SQ5 has a little less horsepower than the BMW X7.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi SQ5 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the BMW X7.

Utility
The Audi SQ5 has less seating than the BMW X7, making the BMW X7 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Audi SQ5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the BMW X7.