Compare BMW X7 vs Audi Q7 vs BMW M3 [2009-2013]

X7 vs Q7 vs M3 [2009-2013] Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	-
  Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	-
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking	Remote	Keyless	Remote
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - Digital	-
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display	-
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Automatic Parking	-
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital	-

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	-
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	16	6+	6
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	-
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  Display for Rear Passengers
  CD Player
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  AC for Third Row	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls	-	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All	-
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Differential Lock	Electronic	Electronic	-
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	-	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	-
  Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Captain Seats	Bench	-
  Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Full	-
  Split Rear Seat
  Third Row Seats Type	Bench	Bench	-
  Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split	-

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All	-
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All	-
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	-
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	-
  Blinds - Side Window	Rear - Electric	Front and Rear Manual	-
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	-
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	Projector with Xenon
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	-
  Fog Lamps	LED	LED	-
  Tail Light	LED	LED	-
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	-
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Tartufo with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Black with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Ivory White with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect	Saiga Beige, Okapi Brown	-
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	-
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear	-
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	-
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	-
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	2	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	40000	-	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Years)	Not Applicable	2	-
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	-	-

• Rear row

  Seat Base Sliding

X7 vs Q7 vs M3 [2009-2013] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears
  Top Speed	-	250	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	5.8	5.9	-
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Full-time	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	11.29	11.2	8.065
  Driving Range (km)	937	953	-
  Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3999 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder
  Engine Type	-	3.0 TFSI V6 + 48V Mild-Hybrid System	V8 engine with 4 valve technology
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm	414 bhp @ 8300 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm	400 Nm @ 3900 rpm
  Electric Motor	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission	1 Placed At Integrated with Transmission	-
  Peak Motor Performance	12 bhp 200 Nm	-	-
  Battery	-	Lithium Ion,Battery Placed In Boot	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	-
  Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	RWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	-
  Suspension - Front	Double-wishbone Axle in Aluminium Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling	5-link Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar with Self-leveling Air-springs	twin joint spring strut Front axle
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link Axle in Lightweight Steel Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling	5-link Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar with Self-leveling Air-springs	self-levelling suspension
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	-
  Tyres Size - Front	285 / 45 R21	255 / 55 R19	245 / 40 R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	285 / 45 R21	225 / 55 R19	265 / 40 R18
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	300	740	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	83	85	63
  Passenger Capacity	6	7	4
  Length (mm)	5181	5064	4615
  Width (mm)	2000	1970	1804
  Height (mm)	1835	1703	1418
  Wheelbase (mm)	3105	2999	2761
  Ground Clearance (mm)	221	-	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	2490	2245	1580
  No of Seating Rows	3	3	2
  No of Doors	5	5	2

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X7 vs Q7 vs M3 [2009-2013] User Ratings

Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	4/5 1 Ratings 1 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	4 Exterior	-
	-	5 Interior	-
	-	3 Ride Quality	-