BMW X1 vs Audi Q7 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive BMW X1 and Audi Q7 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
BMW X1 sDrive18d M Sport is priced at ₹52.90 Lakh, Audi Q7 Premium Plus is priced at ₹87.62 Lakh.
BMW X1 sDrive18d M Sport comes with 1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Audi Q7 Premium Plus comes with 2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

BMW X1 vs Audi Q7 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	BMW X1	Audi Q7
Engine Capacity	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	148 bhp @ 3750-4000 rpm	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

BMW X1

₹ 52.90 Lakh

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Audi Q7

₹ 87.62 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

52.90 Lakh

87.62 Lakh

EMI

₹97,679

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹1,61,789

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NCAP Rating

Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Seating Capacity

5 Person

7 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

476 litres

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Fuel Tank Capacity

51 litres

85 litres

Highway Mileage

27.6 kmpl

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AC Regular Charging

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Range

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Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

360 Nm @ 1500-2500 Rpm

500 Nm @ 1370-4500 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Transmission

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine Type

TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder Engine

3.0 TFSI V6 + 48V Mild-Hybrid System

Electric Motor Assist

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Battery

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Lithium Ion,Battery Placed In Boot

Battery Charging

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Electric Motor

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1 Placed At Integrated With Transmission

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

148 Bhp @ 3750-4000 Rpm

335 Bhp @ 5200-6400 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

8.9 seconds

5.6 seconds

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

360 Nm @ 1500-2500 Rpm

500 Nm @ 1370-4500 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

20.37 kmpl

11.21 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

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Top Speed

219 kmph

250 kmph

Drivetrain

FWD

AWD

Driving Range

1039 km

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Engine

1995 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

2995 Cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

8.9 seconds

5.6 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

City Mileage

16.14 kmpl

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Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

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4, DOHC

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1630 mm

1705 mm

Width

1845 mm

1970 mm

Ground Clearance

183 mm

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Kerb Weight

1560 kg

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Wheelbase

2692 mm

3000 mm

Length

4500 mm

5072 mm

Rear Suspension

Multi-arm Axle With Separate Spring And Damper

5-link Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar With Self-leveling Air-springs

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Alloy

Front Tyres

225 / 55 R18

255 / 55 R19

Rear Tyres

225 / 55 R18

225 / 55 R19

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

Single-joint Spring-strut Axle

5-link Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar With Self-leveling Air-springs

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

5.8 metres

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Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Cladding - Body Coloured

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Rub-strips

Body Coloured

Roof-mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Driver Seat Adjustment

12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 2 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)

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)

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front, Second & Third

Driver Armrest

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Interior Colours

Black/Pearl Chrome

Saiga Beige, Okapi Brown

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Second Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

12 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

Front Seatback Pockets

Third Row Seat Type

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Bench

Split Third Row Seat

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50:50

Massage Seats

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Third Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Electrically Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

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Lane Departure Warning

Lane Departure Prevention

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Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

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Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Rear Windshield Blind

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Electric

Side Window Blinds

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Front And Rear Manual

Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

10.7 inch

10.09 inch

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

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Head Unit Size

Not Available

Gesture Control

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

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Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Touchscreen Size

10.7 inch

10.09 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

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Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless

iPod Compatibility

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Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Multi-Function Display

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

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Tachometer

Digital

Shift Indicator

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

40000

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Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

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Third Row Cup Holders

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Sunglass Holder

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Third Row AC Zone

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Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

12V Power Outlets

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Cruise Control

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Air Purifier

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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Ambient Interior Count

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Fog Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

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Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Full-time

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

Ride Height Adjustment

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Differential Lock

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Electronic

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

BMW X1

✓Strong BMW X1 petrol and diesel engine options
✓Premium interior quality for the compact luxury SUV segment
✓Comfortable ride quality for city and highway use
✓Feature-rich cabin with panoramic sunroof
✓Trusted BMW build quality and brand value

Audi Q7

✓Powerful and refined V6 petrol engine with strong performance figures.
✓Quattro AWD and adaptive air suspension deliver excellent comfort and confidence.
✓Spacious 7-seater cabin with premium materials and flexible seating.
✓Advanced infotainment with Audi Virtual Cockpit and dual-touchscreen MMI system.
✓Strong safety package with 360-degree camera and multiple driver assistance features.