Audi Q5 2009 vs BMW X5 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 270 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Audi Q5 engine produces 36 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 12.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q5 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Audi Q5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q5 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
| BMW X5 2010 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
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, 4 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`415 | 2`750 | |
| 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 (€): | 9800 | 14 000 | |
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