If you’ve been on the market for a luxury SUV, you’ve most likely come across the 2022 BMW X5 and the 2022 Audi Q7. Not only are these SUVs posh, but they’re also well-equipped to tote your growing family around Rockland, Hingham, and Marshfield, MA. Which model is better for your lifestyle, though?
Our team at BMW South Shore find out in this BMW X5 vs Audi Q7 comparison! Continue reading below to find out which SUV comes out on top in terms of performance, technology, and comfort.
If there’s one thing these SUVs achieve easily, it’s their impressive performance. Which model can offer you a stealthier startup, though? The 2022 BMW X5. On its core models, you’ll find a 3.0-liter engine capable of churning out 335 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque.
On the other hand, the Audi’s base engine pales in comparison. Its base trim features a 2.0-liter engine, which produces 248 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. While impressive on its own for an SUV, it’s not as powerful as the BMW’s.
More power under the BMW’s hood means you’ll achieve quicker acceleration. How much so? Explore below:
So, if you’re looking to achieve added pep to your step on every early commute, the BMW X5 will easily get the job one.
On top of stellar performances, the 2022 BMW X5 and the Audi Q7 fill their cabins with advanced technologies. For instance, both models share these amenities:
However, their difference lies in on-road convenience. While the Audi features a second screen to control the climate and other vehicle actions, the BMW’s iDrive 7.0 System is operated by voice and by the iDrive Controller—two features that may make accessing your music or contacts easier on the road.
Although the Audi Q7 features a handwriting tool on its second display screen, it goes without an in-reach controller that would make searching your infotainment screen a breeze while in park or in drive.
When it comes to luxury inside the cabin, both the BMW X5 and the Audi Q7 knock it out of the park. Drivers will be able to enjoy these features in either model:
These standard features will allow you and your passengers to feel comfortable anywhere you go, but will you feel equally comfortable with anybody behind the wheel? The answer is again, yes! Both the BMW and the Audi have these same safety systems on board:
However, the BMW X5 offers more post-collision assistance than the Audi. On every trim, you’ll find BMW Assist eCall™—a system that includes an Emergency Request (SOS button) and Enhanced Automatic Collision Notification. Unfortunately, the Audi doesn’t seem to offer a comparable system.
Let’s get real—the Audi Q7 put up a good fight against the BMW X5. However, thanks to its powerful base engine, infotainment control system, and its additional safety system, we believe the BMW X5 will be your ideal companion.
Do you agree? If so, contact us to schedule a test drive at BMW South Shore near Rockland, Hingham, and Marshfield, Massachusetts, today!
