Audi Q7 vs BMW X5 (2026)
Audi Q7 (₹87.17 Lakh – ₹96.15 Lakh) and BMW X5 (₹96.90 Lakh – ₹1.12 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹9.73 Lakh lower than the BMW X5.
- The Audi Q7 is the more powerful car, with 335 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q7 in short
The Q7 is Audi's large SUV in India and the value seven-seater of the German luxury class: ₹87.17 lakh (Premium Plus) to ₹96.15 lakh (Technology) for a 340 PS 3.0L V6 petrol with quattro, refreshed in late 2024. That entry price is ₹10 lakh under the five-seat BMW X5 and ₹13 lakh under the Mercedes-Benz GLE — while seating seven. For three-row German luxury, the alternatives (Mercedes GLS, BMW X7) start above ₹1.3 crore.
Full Q7 prices & variants →BMW X5 in short
The X5 is BMW's large luxury SUV for India, facelifted in 2023 and priced ₹96.90 lakh to ₹1.12 crore across four variants — six-cylinder petrol (40i) and diesel (30d), each in xLine and M Sport trims. Every variant is a 3.0L six with xDrive, and the 645-litre boot leads the class. Local assembly keeps it under the Mercedes-Benz GLE's ₹1.00 crore entry. The GLE and Audi Q7 are its rivals; the Q7 counters with seven seats.
Full X5 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q7 or X5?
The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹9.73 Lakh lower than the BMW X5. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q7 vs X5 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q7 — not yet tested; BMW X5 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q7 or the X5?
The Audi Q7 is more affordable — it starts ₹9.73 Lakh lower than the BMW X5. The Audi Q7 is the more powerful car, with 335 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.