Audi Q7 vs BMW X3
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
BMW X3 scores higher, 73 vs 66
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 10 Nov 2026, price 26 Jun 2026
Audi Q7
24 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 no dataFrom
$108,815
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging
- Power
- 185kW
- Economy
- 9.3 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 780L
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BMW X3
21 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 no dataFrom
$86,100
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 140kW
- Economy
- 7.5 L/100kmWLTP test cycle, not directly comparable with ADR 81/02 figures
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 570L
Top CarSorted Score, 73 vs 66
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$108,815RRP
- no option data for this car
$86,100RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Fuel figures here come from different test cycles (Audi Q7: ADR 81/02; BMW X3: WLTP), so they are not compared like-for-like and no fuel winner is shown.
Price and cost per week
Audi Q7 45 TFSI quattro
$108,815
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 26 June 2026
$123,731 drive-away in VIC, as published by Audi Australia
About $549 a week in repayments ($123,731 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
BMW X3 20 xDrive
$86,100
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $375 a week in repayments ($86,100 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The BMW X3 starts $22,715 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$375/wk(≈$1,625/mo)
Estimate on the BMW X3 at $86,100 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q7Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q7 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the Audi Q7 and 7 on the BMW X3.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Audi Q7
- REC-005898 · published 15 Feb 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the front passenger airbag may not have been installed correctly.Year range on the notice: 2023
- REC-005841 · published 30 Nov 2023Due to a manufacturing defect, the outer backrest frame of the front seats may have been incorrectly welded.Year range on the notice: 2023
- REC-005604 · published 24 Jan 2023Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel delivery unit inside the fuel tank may break.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2021
- 5 more on the model page.
BMW X3
- REC-006668 · published 16 Jul 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the starter motor solenoid switch can experience increased wear that could cause an internal short circuit.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2025
- REC-006553 · published 4 Mar 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may develop an internal coolant leak.Year range on the notice: 2010 - 2022
- REC-006539 · published 17 Feb 2026Due to a manufacturing defect, the starter motor solenoid switch can experience increased wear that could cause an internal short circuit.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2023
- 8 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Audi Q7 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the BMW X3 gets a 14.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Audi Q7 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the BMW X3. The BMW X3 counters with wireless charging and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Audi Q7 gets leather upholstery while the BMW X3 offers merino leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q7 and 4-zone in the BMW X3.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Audi Q7 uses a 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging producing 185kW and 370Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed tiptronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.
The BMW X3 responds with a Petrol making 140kW and 310Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.
The Audi Q7 has the clear power advantage at 185kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi Q7 is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Audi Q7 measures 5,052mm long on a 2,994mm wheelbase, 297mm longer than the BMW X3 at 4,755mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 780L in the Audi Q7 and 570L in the BMW X3, giving the Audi Q7 a 210L advantage. The Audi Q7 seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the BMW X3 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the BMW X3's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 12.1 m against 12.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q7 costs about $2,651 a year (9.3 L/100km) and fuel for the BMW X3 about $2,138 a year (7.5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q7) and 5 years / Unlimited (BMW X3).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q7: more power (185kW against 140kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (780L against 570L).
The BMW X3: the lower starting price ($86,100 against $108,815) and the higher braked towing limit (2,400kg against 2,000kg).
The Verdict
BMW X3 scores higher, 73 vs 66
The BMW X3 scores 73 to the Audi Q7's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (BMW X3 ahead by 23 points), value (BMW X3 ahead by 11 points). Boot space with the seats up: 780L in the Audi Q7, 570L in the BMW X3.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$375/wk(≈$1,625/mo)
Estimate on the BMW X3 at $86,100 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Audi Q7Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Audi Q7 and BMW X3?
The BMW X3 is the cheapest at $86,100 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Audi Q7 by $22,715.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
BMW X3 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Audi Q7, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Audi Q7 has the largest boot at 780L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The BMW X3 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,400kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Audi Q7 makes the most power at 185kW. The Audi Q7 is quickest to 100km/h in 7.3s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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