Audi Q7 vs BMW M4 [2014-2018]

Audi has played its game well in India with the Q7 being one of its highest-ranking cars, even outranking some rivals. This SUV has been lauded not only for its size and space but also for its on- and off-road performance. This time the carmaker has taken its latest version a notch higher with updated styling, design, and features. However, it comes only with a petrol drivetrain, unlike its predecessor's diesel counterpart. Despite lacking the frugal bit now, it sure is at par in terms of performance and capability. Rather superior, for what it brings to the table.

It wasn’t just another Wednesday; I was wide awake at 3.30am getting ready to leave for the National Capital. I had to board the flight by 5.40am, but I was at the airport an hour before. I would be accompanied by my colleague who was already there and we were to drive four cars. My thoughts were turning selfish as I secretly wished to drive all those cars. In totality 1854 German horses that would smoke all of those eight tyres at the drop of a hat. So, what did we drive that day and where in Delhi? It was the pre-launch event of BMW M3 and M4 and to make it more interesting BMW had arranged for the M5 and the M6 Gran Coupe at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC).

This is a bright blue, technologically superior and bigger wheeled twin of what is already a delectable full-sized luxury SUV, the new Audi Q7. Okay, you can order the Audi SQ7 – yes, that's what it is called for it is faster as well – in more colours than just blue, but the SQ7 just looks brilliant in this colour.