Trunk comparison: Audi Q7 vs BMW 5 Series Touring
Key Differences
The Audi Q7 offers more overall cargo space in several dimensions, specifically:
- Trunk length with seats folded down: +5.1 in (7%) in favor of the Audi Q7.
- Trunk length with front row upright: +3.9 in (9%) for the Audi Q7.
- Trunk opening height: +2 in (7%) with the Audi Q7.
- Depth (loading edge → trunk floor): the same.
- Width at the narrowest point: +0.4 in (1%) for the Audi Q7 (negligible).
- Width of the trunk opening: +5.9 in (14%) in favor of the Audi Q7.
- Loading edge height above the road: Audi Q7 is +4.7 in (18%) higher than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
Impact on Usability
Wider trunk opening (+5.9 in / 14%) on the Audi Q7 leads to significantly easier loading of bulky or wide items (e.g., furniture, bicycles, wide boxes). Larger items fit more easily through the opening, and maneuvering when loading is less fiddly — an advantage for users who regularly transport wide loads.
Higher loading edge on the Audi Q7 (+4.7 in / 18%) makes loading and unloading heavy items more strenuous: heavy luggage or bulky loads must be lifted considerably higher.
Those who frequently load heavy items alone benefit from the BMW 5 Series Touring’s lower loading edge, as lifting requires less effort and ergonomics are better. However, the higher loading edge of the Q7 can come with better ground clearance and protection against underbody contact — relevant on unpaved driveways.
The longer interior dimensions of the Audi Q7 (folded +5.1 in / 7% and upright row +3.9 in / 9%) do not represent >10% advantages but are practical: longer items are easier to transport in the Q7, especially with seats folded down (e.g., slats, long boxes, skis).
The +2 in higher trunk opening height on the Q7 slightly eases loading taller items but is not a major difference.
Conclusion: For frequent transport of wide or bulky items, the Audi Q7 has the advantage due to the significantly wider opening. For regularly lifting heavy loads, the BMW 5 Series Touring is more ergonomic and therefore more practical thanks to the lower loading edge.