Audi Q5 2016 vs BMW X3 2017

 
Audi Q5
2016 - 2020
BMW X3
2017 - 2021
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 190 HP190 HP
Torque: 400 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds8 seconds
Audi Q5 and BMW X3 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.25.4
Real fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100km7.3 l/100km
By specification Audi Q5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that by driving the Audi Q5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi Q5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1250 km in combined cycle1200 km in combined cycle
1300 km on highway1580 km on highway
870 km with real consumption890 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km330'000 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: 9 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q3Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi Q5 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.66 m4.71 m
Width: 1.89 m1.89 m
Height: 1.66 m1.68 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi Q5 is 5 cm shorter than the BMW X3, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi Q5 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 550 litres550 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1600 litres
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Audi Q5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW X3.
Gross weight (kg): 2`4402`420
Safety:
Quality:
high

average
Audi Q5 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 29 60032 800
Pros and Cons: Audi Q5 has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW X3 has
  • timing chain engine
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