2021 Audi Q7 vs. 2021 BMW X5
The 2021 Audi Q7 is gifted with a powerful engine lineup, which is appreciated even more for its balanced ride and handling. Car buyers in Eastchester New York can count on this ride if they want one that oozes high-tech features and class.
The 2021 BMW X5 is a luxury midsize SUV that guarantees a balanced and smooth ride too. Wireless Android Auto is now a standard offering for this model. It promises a powerful engine lineup as well.
Design & Style
The 2021 Audi Q7 has three rows of seats that can carry up to seven people. With all three rows upright, there is 14.2 cubic feet of space at the back. Fold the third row and you will get 35.7 cubic feet of trunk space. Leave the second and third rows folded and there is a whopping 69.6 cubic feet of space. Some of its standard offerings in terms of design and style are heated and leather-upholstered front seats, as well as an eight-way power-adjustable configuration. It also has a power-folding third row.
The X5 can basically seat up to five people. There is an option to increase seating capacity to seven with an additional third row setup for other trim levels. It has a standard power adjustment configuration in front, ang guarantees a generous space in that area. The second row is good, but the third row makes the ride a bit cramped up. It is disappointing too that it only has standard synthetic leather upholstery.
Technology & Safety
The Q7 carries the MMI infotainment system which is fitted with an 8.6-inch lower touch screen and a 10.1-inch upper touch screen. It is also outfitted with the Audi Virtual Cockpit which displays all the information that you need from the vehicle, including navigation, audio, and climate settings. Other standard features you will love are Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Wi-Fi hot spot, 10 speakers, USB ports, Bluetooth, HD radio, and satellite radio. For your safety, it has the blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert (Audi Pre Sense Rear), forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking (Audi Pre Sense Front), and the Audi Pre Sense Basic that can be relied upon to tighten seat belts and roll up windows in case of an imminent collision. There is a long list of other standard safety features to watch out for.
The 2021 BMW X5 carries a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, in addition to its touch screen infotainment interface. It supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay too. The one thing you will not like about the X5 is it takes time to learn the setup. Safety wise, it has a rearview camera, pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking.
Performance
The base Q7 variant carries a turbo-four to generate 248 horsepower. The other variants carry the V6 which can aspirate 335 horsepower for its turbo V6. The SQ7 is the most potent of all with a twin-turbo V8 to ooze 500 horsepower.
The X5, meanwhile, has a base engine that results in 335 horsepower. There is the 389-horsepower engine too. When compared to that of the Q7, this one definitely loses in terms of performance.
The Bottom Line
The 2021 Audi Q7 simply knows how to provide what car buyers want from a luxury ride. You will praise it even more for all the great things that it can offer.
Ready to Schedule an Audi Q7 Test Drive Today?
If you are interested in experiencing the luxury package that the 2021 Audi Q7 offers, you can test drive this stellar car with us at Classic Audi. We are located in Eastchester New York and proudly serves car buyers in the Tri-State area. Drop by our showroom today or simply call us in advance to book an Audi Q7 test drive appointment.