BMW X5 vs. Audi Q7 and Q8: Which Luxury SUV is Best for Columbus, GA Drivers?
You don't have to sacrifice performance to drive a roomy midsize luxury SUV. The new BMW X5 has powerful engines and agile handling that are perfect for daily driving in Columbus, GA. It also has a lavish interior with top-notch materials and innovative technology. The new Audi Q7 and Audi Q8 are also German luxury SUVs with plush cabins, but they don't have the panache and athleticism you get with the BMW X5. BMW of Columbus designed the following comparison to help you decide which SUV is better.
BMW X5 Engine Power
You can merge effortlessly onto the highway in Columbus with the new BMW X5.
It comes standard with a 375-horsepower V6 engine, but a 438-horsepower hybrid powertrain and a 523-horsepower motor are available.
X5 Engine Power vs. Audi Q7
The new Audi Q7's base four-cylinder engine only makes 261 horsepower. Its optional V6 motor generates just 335 horsepower.
X5 Engine Power vs. Audi Q8
The new Audi Q8's lone engine is a V6 that produces 335 horsepower.

BMW X5 Cargo Space
If you travel often, or frequently purchase a lot of groceries or home items, you'll want a voluminous cargo hold to store it all. Columbus drivers will appreciate that the new BMW X5 has 33.7 cubic feet of room behind the second row and 72.3 cubic feet of cargo space when all its rear seats are folded down.
X5 Cargo Space vs. Audi Q7
The new Audi Q7 is a three-row SUV that offers a maximum of 69.6 cubic feet of cargo space with both its rear rows folded.
X5 Cargo Space vs. Audi Q8
The new Audi Q8 is a two-row SUV that has 30.5 cubic feet of cargo space with all seats in place and 60.7 cubic feet with the back seats folded.
BMW X5 Infotainment System
An infotainment system that's loaded with features can help make slow drives through heavy traffic in Columbus more bearable. The new BMW X5 comes with a curved wall of display screens that span two-thirds of the dashboard. This includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen. The X5's user-friendly infotainment system comes standard with navigation, a wireless device charger, a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration.
X5 Infotainment System vs. Audi Q7
The new Audi Q7's dual-screen infotainment system has a bit of a learning curve. Its biggest display is just 12.3 inches long, compared to the 14.9-inch touchscreen in the BMW X5.
X5 Infotainment System vs. Audi Q8
The new Audi Q8's infotainment system is nearly identical to the Q7's. Its digital gauge cluster is also 12.3 inches in length.


BMW X5 Driver Assistance Features
Like most luxury SUVs, the new BMW X5 is loaded with helpful advanced active safety features for safer, more confident driving. People in Columbus will appreciate its newly available Highway Assistant hands-free driving feature, which allows for hands-free driving on many highways in North America.
X5 Driver Assistance Features vs. Audi Q7
The new Audi Q7 is also packed with driver-assist amenities, but it doesn't offer a hands-free driving feature.
X5 Infotainment System vs. Audi Q8
The new Audi Q8 comes with an extensive list of safety features, but hands-free driving is not available.
Test Drive a New BMW X5 at Our Columbus Luxury SUV Dealership
The new BMW X5 is an opulent midsize luxury SUV that's available in two- or three-row configurations. Visit BMW of Columbus and test drive a new X5 model soon.
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BMW of Columbus
6549 Whittlesey Blvd
Columbus, GA 31909
- Sales: (706) 917-4905