BMW X5 vs Audi Q7

X5 vs Q7: Up to 3 Rows of Spacious Seats

No one said these luxury vehicles weren't roomy. Find up to three rows and seating for seven in the 2021 X5 and the Q7, perfect for a carpool to sports practice and so much more. Driver and front passenger can be pampered with available ventilated and massaging front seats!

If you don't need quite so many seats, you may be better off in the BMW X5. The Sports Activity Vehicle® (SAV®) comes standard with two rows and only adds the third as an available option. With the Audi Q7, you won't have the choice of a 2-row SUV.

You may discover more luxury-level features in the X5, like those optional Glass Controls on the center console. The BMW is all about sophistication and flair!

Plug-In Hybrid Performance: BMW Bests Audi

Your every commute, road trip, and trek around town would be easier with a fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid. The Audi Q7 is only available in all-gasoline form, but a BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid can be yours! It even offers an all-electric mode for emissions-free driving over short distances.

Dubbed the X5 xDrive45e, it offers 30 miles of all-electric range-the longest range of any BMW plug-in hybrid. Over that range, you'll see an EPA-estimated 50 combined city/highway MPGe. That number far outpaces the up to 21 combined MPG in the Audi Q7.

The X5 xDrive45e even has a hybrid-specific instrument cluster. Use it to track the most crucial stats for your plug-in hybrid, including:

• Electric motor output
• e-range
• Charge status

BMW X5 vs Audi Q7: A Panoramic Sky Lounge

We've already mentioned how roomy the interior of the 2021 X5 and the Q7 can be. With standard Panoramic Moonroofs, each luxury SUV manages to make the cabin feel breezier and yet more open! Pull over, park your vehicle, and lean back to observe shooting stars above.

Only in the BMW X5 can you create your own virtual starscape. BMW calls it the Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof, and it adds 15,000 points of LED light to the moonroof!

With this available feature, you can set the mood for your drive with the light color of your choosing. You won't find anything quite like this in the Audi Q7 as it's a BMW-exclusive feature.