Audi SQ7 4M
The world's most powerful diesel SUV at launch, featuring triple-induction technology.
- Power
- 435 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 4.7 s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
- Est. value
- $22k–$37k
About the Audi SQ7 4M
The Audi SQ7 TDI debuted as the performance flagship of the second-generation Q7, showcasing a technologically advanced 4.0-litre V8 diesel engine. It utilised two sequential turbochargers and a pioneering 48V electric-powered compressor (EPC) to virtually eliminate turbo lag, providing 900Nm of torque from just 1,000rpm. Despite its 2.3-tonne kerb weight, the SQ7 offered sports-car-rivalling acceleration combined with seven-seat practicality and impressive long-distance efficiency. It remains a significant milestone in diesel engineering before Audi transitioned the SQ7 to petrol power in 2020.
Audi SQ7 4M specs
The Audi SQ7 4M produces 435 bhp (324 kW) and 900 Nm (664 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
| Make | Audi |
|---|---|
| Model | SQ7 |
| Generation | 4M |
| Trim | 4.0 TDI |
| Years | 2016–2026 |
| Type | SUV |
| Body style | SUV |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 diesel with electric compressor |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,956 cc (4.0 litres) |
| Induction | Twin-turbocharged |
| Power | 435 bhp (324 kW) at 3,750 rpm |
| Torque | 900 Nm (664 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 5,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 2,330 kg (5,137 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 187 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is an Audi SQ7 4M worth?
A typical Audi SQ7 4M is estimated to be worth $22,000 – $37,000 (about £16,000 – £28,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Audi SQ7 4M rarity in CarSpot
The Audi SQ7 4M is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 36 out of 100. Hot hatches and premium sporty cars. An Uncommon card is worth 20 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
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Audi SQ7 4M fun facts
- The SQ7 was the first production car to use a 48-volt electrical subsystem to power an electric compressor, which spins to 70,000rpm in less than 250 milliseconds.
- Its V8 diesel engine produces the same 900Nm torque figure as the Ferrari LaFerrari, but achieves it at a significantly lower 1,000rpm.
- The SQ7 features an electromechanical active roll stabilisation system that uses the 48V system to twist the anti-roll bars, keeping the heavy SUV flat through corners.