2023 BMW X7 and Audi Q5

When considering luxury SUVs around Jackson, Clinton, Ridgeland, and Madison, Mississippi, you’ll likely come across two popular options: the 2023 BMW X7 and the Audi Q5. Both are in the luxury class and provide a great ride. You may be wondering which is the better choice.

BMW of Jackson is here to answer that question with our 2023 BMW X7 vs. Audi Q5 comparison. Read to see how these two SUVs compete!

Power and Performance

Both SUVs provide quite a bit of power.

Power and Performance The Audi Q5 has three engine options, beginning with the standard turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. An available option for this engine provides 362 horsepower. Quattro® all-wheel drive helps direct power to where your Audi needs it.

The BMW X7 is even more powerful. It comes with standard BMW intelligent all-wheel drive, which provides traction and control when the vehicle needs it. The standard 3.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine combines fuel efficiency and power with 375 horsepower, more than all three of Audi’s engine options.

Depending on the engine you choose, the X7 can provide up to 631 horsepower. For those who love to travel, the X7 can help with a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds when properly equipped.

Interior Technologies

Technology systems are a central part of many vehicles now. They act as information and entertainment centers for drivers and passengers.

The Audi Q5 comes standard with an MMI® touch display which acts as the SUV’s infotainment system. Through this, you can stream music, answer messages, and more. The Audi Q5 also features an available Virtual Cockpit Plus, which utilizes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.

The BMW X7 comes with its own infotainment system with smartphone capability and in-vehicle navigation. A full-color Head-Up Display is standard starting at the first trim level and projects directions and other important vehicle information on your windshield.

The X7’s infotainment system is the standard BMW Curved Display, which spreads across the center of the dashboard to behind the steering wheel. The customizable home screen helps you put the important information first.

Interior Style

Style is part of what makes these SUVs luxurious.

Interior StyleThe Audi Q5 comes standard with leather seats and heated front seats. Brown Walnut Wood inlays bring a bit of naturalness to the interior. Select lighting you love with the LED interior lighting package.

The BMW X7 is the biggest BMW SUV available, which means plenty of interior space. Leather-trimmed seats combine comfort and style. Drivers can enjoy the use of a new rocker switch, which is available in an opulent glass finish, to switch gears easily.

In addition, the X7 has a fully automatic panoramic moonroof with a 2-piece glass panel, which brings in plenty of natural light.

Which Luxury SUV is Right for You?

While both the 2023 Audi Q5 and the BMW X7 both have a lot to offer, the BMW X7’s performance, technology, and interior style make it stand out above the Audi Q5.

Drivers around Jackson, Clinton, Ridgeland, and Madison, MS, can explore the BMW X7 for themselves at BMW of Jackson. Our team will help you get behind the wheel and find out if this SUV is right for you. Contact us to schedule a test drive with the 2023 BMW X7 today.

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