Audi Q7 vs BMW X5 M
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Audi Q7 scores higher, 66 vs 59
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 27 Sep 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
Top CarSorted Score, 66 vs 59
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BMW X5 M
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$247,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 460kW
- Economy
- 12.5 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 650L
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$108,815RRP
- no option data for this car
$247,800RRP
- with the Audi Q7's standard kit: $247,800 (nothing to add)
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.
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 X5 M Competition
$247,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $1,123 a week in repayments ($247,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Audi Q7 starts $138,985 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 ≈$549/wk(≈$2,379/mo)
Estimate on the Audi Q7 at $123,731 drive-away; 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.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q7 a rating. ANCAP's published record does not give the BMW X5 M 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 X5 M.
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 X5 M
None open on our record
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 X5 M 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 Bang & Olufsen audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the BMW X5 M. The BMW X5 M counters with wireless charging and Harman Kardon 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 X5 M offers merino leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q7 and 4-zone in the BMW X5 M.
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 X5 M responds with a Petrol making 460kW and 750Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.9 seconds.
The BMW X5 M has the clear power advantage at 460kW vs 185kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW X5 M is 3.4s 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, 104mm longer than the BMW X5 M at 4,948mm (2,972mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 780L in the Audi Q7 and 650L in the BMW X5 M, giving the Audi Q7 a 130L advantage. The Audi Q7 seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the BMW X5 M leads with a 2,700kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 700kg 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 Audi Q7's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 12.5 m against 12.7 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 X5 M about $3,563 a year (12.5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $912 a year less for the Audi Q7.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q7) and 5 years / Unlimited (BMW X5 M).
Where each one leads
The Audi Q7: the lower starting price ($108,815 against $247,800), the bigger boot with the seats up (780L against 650L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,651 a year against $3,563).
The BMW X5 M: more power (460kW against 185kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,700kg against 2,000kg).
The Verdict
Audi Q7 scores higher, 66 vs 59
The Audi Q7 scores 66 to the BMW X5 M's 59 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (BMW X5 M ahead by 36 points), fuel economy (Audi Q7 ahead by 29 points), value (Audi Q7 ahead by 21 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q7 costs about $912 less (9.3 L/100km against 12.5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 780L in the Audi Q7, 650L in the BMW X5 M.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$549/wk(≈$2,379/mo)
Estimate on the Audi Q7 at $123,731 drive-away; 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 X5 M?
The Audi Q7 is the cheapest at $108,815 before on-road costs. That undercuts the BMW X5 M by $138,985.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Audi Q7 uses the least fuel at 9.3L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Audi Q7 and BMW X5 M, so there is no crash result to compare.
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 X5 M has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,700kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The BMW X5 M makes the most power at 460kW. The BMW X5 M is quickest to 100km/h in 3.9s.
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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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