Audi Q7 is best of bmw x5

 

I would go with the Audi.
The Audi has a much better interior, as wellas a better exterior (IMO)
Thenew X5 looks too much like an X3, and the design is too simple.
But you can't go wrong either way.
Both are great cars.
Test drive both and see which one you like better.
Go with your gut.

 

All,

I too am looking for a luxury SUV for my wife. Shopping the Q7, X5, ML350 and GL470. Very impressed with theinterior appointments of both the Q7 and GL470. X5 comes in third and ML350 fourth (ML500 moves up to third ahead of the X5 4.8).
I am aware of Audi's past history of poor quality when it comes to engines and electrical, but I believe that most of the problems no longer exist. The basic platform of the Q7, a stretched Touareg chasis, has been proven in both the Touaregand Cayenne so I don't believe that there should be any concerns there. Audi is a master of all-wheel drive and thier systems have been bullet-proof from what I have read.
My only concern is the engine. The 4.2 in the Audi has been in use for several years now. Does anyone have experience with it in other Audi products?

Kevin

 

bmw lost its styling and audi looks amazing from the front but the rear end could been much better like the porsche

 

this is completely worthless.

buy what you want.

the x5 is friggin' hideous...terrible car.

 

Uhhhhh...... Toaster doesnt know what hes talking about. The X5 has better offroad while the Q7 is a bit of a crossover. But both are nice.

 

We've been loyal BMW owners for as long as I can remember (740iL, 750iL,745Li), switched to Range Rover (worst car on the planet) and also had a few Land Rovers here and there. We've lived in Germany/US and recently drove a Q7 in Munich for a few days and fell in love with it. Just bought one on Friday from a great dealership in Cleveland, Ohio...wonderful salesman. Just need an iPod cable and we are all set. Never thought in my life I would own an Audi but our Q7 is wonderful compared to the Rover.....

 

Overall don’t know how much money you have in your wallet, but we feel the 2007 Audi Q7 is a better buy at the entry level price of $39,900 rather than the entry level price for the 2007 BMW X5 of $45,900 in this class. But if you have the money lying around, or if you’re a huge BMW fan and hate Audi and if you really care about the .6 seconds difference in the 0-60 mph, go for the X5. Personally I like Audis interior better but on the exterior I like X5 more. So its all up to you you just cant go wrong both great cars, oh yeah don’t forget about bmw's maitance free program.

 

I would have to disagree with the exterior of the X5 looking better that the Q7, the Q7 with the premium package, and the multitude of colors that are available the Q7 has the potential to be a real head turner....I would also add that nothing is for free!!! The Audi Care option is 590$ and covers all scheduled maintenance up to 45k or 5 years..not sure what BMW has built into the price of the car to cover the maintenance but "nothing is free"

 

I think the obvious question here is why did "audifanand4" go for the Q7 over the BMW X5?
He stated his dislike for the Range Rover (RR).
Everyone knows the RR has electrical and reliability issues, don't they?

He's a loyal BMW guy, yet he purchased a Audi Q7, makes me wonder. How about you?