Compare 2026 BMW X5 vs 2026 Audi Q7

2026 BMW X5 vs 2026 Audi Q7

Serving Greenwich, CT

When searching for the ideal luxury SUV for your next purchase, you are understandably focused on important aspects like functionality, technologies, and performance. The midsize BMW X5 is an elite option that has been impressing Greenwich drivers for years. It is often compared to the Audi Q7. For the 2026 model year, which of these luxury models is the best fit for you?

Performance

The 2026 BMW X5 comes with your choice of three powertrains. The base trim level is designed with a turbo 3.0-liter, six-cylinder engine with mild-hybrid tech. It produces 375 horsepower. There is also a plug-in hybrid system that pairs the turbo six-cylinder engine with two electric motors. It has a 39-mile all-electric range and gives you 483 horsepower. The high-performance engine for the X5 is a turbo 4.4-liter, V8, 523-horsepower option.

The 2026 Audi Q7’s base engine is a 261-horsepower, turbo four-cylinder engine. There is also a mild-hybrid, turbo V6, 3.0-liter unit that puts out 335 horsepower.

Appearance

The captivating design of the 2026 X5 has sporty, modern tendencies. The gracefully rolling profile is accompanied by squared-off elements on the front end. Both the kidney-style grille and bumper boast sharp corners, while the headlights are sleek. The sides of the X5 have rigorous sculpting as well as a sporty air inlet and lower-body accentuation.

The 2026 Q7 has a large grille with an updated mesh pattern. The headlights run almost horizontally and are styled with an LED accent feature. On the sides, the Audi Q7 has a mid-level, molded feature and sharply creased accent lines.

Features

The 2026 BMW X5 has everything you need for comfort and connectedness on the road. Its many features include a Bowers & Wilkins sound system with up to 20 speakers, a head-up display screen, heated seats, multi-contoured and massaging front seats, a four-zone climate control system, a surround-view camera, highway driving assist, a panoramic glass sunroof with embedded lighting, remote engine start, gesture controls, a wireless internet hotspot, and other features.

The Q7’s features include a Bowers & Wilkins sound system, heated seats, leather upholstery, an auto climate control system, a head-up display, a device charger, a panoramic sunroof, and others.

Learn More at BMW of Greenwich

The 2026 BMW X5 surpasses the competition in key areas, and the best way to experience all that it offers is from behind the wheel. To continue learning about the BMW X5, contact our sales associates at BMW of Greenwich today.