Right from the start, you probably noticed that the X7 is significantly more expensive than the Q7. It is true that the base Q7 comes with a four-cylinder engine but optioning up to the more powerful 3.0L TFSI V6 engine only raises the price to $65,800 and the top trim of the Q7 comes in at $77,900. The BMW is more expensive no matter what and BMW isn't offering any advantages for that money.

Thanks to extensive use of aluminum in its construction, the Q7 is more than 500 pounds lighter than the X7. You can see that this translates into a quicker 0-60 time, not to mention better handling. Front legroom is better in the Audi but you can free up a lot more room by towing all of your luggage behind the Q7 thanks to a vastly superior towing capacity.

When it comes to equipment, Audi offers things like dual touchscreens and third-row seats that fold flat at the push of a button as standard. You can't get on the BMW at all and the list of Audi-exclusive equipment just grows when you look at options. Both SUVs offer parking assist but only the Q7 offers Remote Park Assist which can be controlled by a phone app and doesn't require you to be in the vehicle. Intersection Assist, a feature that can look out for traffic around corners at intersections with poor visibility, is only available on the Audi and is a huge help when piloting larger vehicles like these. Only the Q7 offers laser headlights for a significant advantage in visibility.