The Battle of SUVs: BMW X5 M vs. Audi Q7 V12 TDI
The impressive M SUV BMW X5 is powered by a V8 engine tuned M 4.4 liter and manages to deliver 555 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. Besides the M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine has 6-speed Steptronic automatic transmission that offers three driving modes: normal (D), Sport (S) and M-Sport. Top speed is limited to 250 mph and goes from 0 to 100 kph in just 4.3 seconds.
His main opponent, the Audi Q7 V12 TDI has been developed by high-performance division quattro GmbH Audis, and the German company even officially regarded as an RS model. This V12 6.0-liter engine is completely new, but shares components with the Audi family of V6, V8 and V10. Such a beast manages to produce 500 horsepower and 758 lb.-ft. of torque (1000 Nm). As the heavy vehicle is capable of reaching 100 kilometers per hour in 5.5 seconds with a top speed also limited to 250 mph.
Finally, the Range Rover, says Clarkson of Top Gear, is heavier and slower than German rivals. They were not sure you can compare the ride quality or performance with the two trucks up, but refers to the Rover as the most comfortable of the group. This road is powered by a supercharged V8 engine of 5.0 liters with 510 horsepower and reaches 100 mph in 5.9 seconds.
