Audi Q5 2016 vs BMW X3 2018

 
Audi Q5
2016 - 2020
BMW X3
2018 - 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 HP231 HP
Torque: 400 NM500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds6.8 seconds
BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving.
Audi Q5 engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.2no data
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres68 litres
870 km with real consumption870 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: 10 years11 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q3Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW X3 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ...  More about BMW X3 2018 2.0 engine 

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`435
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 (€): 26 60029 000
Pros and Cons: Audi Q5 has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW X3 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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