Audi Q5 2008 vs BMW X5 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Audi Q5 engine produces 5 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW X5. Despite less power, Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi Q5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi Q5 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi Q5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi Q5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A5 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.78 m | |
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Audi Q5 is smaller. Audi Q5 is 23 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi Q5 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1750 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Audi Q5 has 80 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q5 is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Audi Q5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`445 | 2`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 14 800 | |
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