Audi Q5 2012 vs BMW X3 2010
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Audi Q5) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (BMW X3), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q5 engine produces 61 HP more power than BMW X3, but torque is 30 NM less than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 12.30 € | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Diesel€/l | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi Q5 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1560 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Audi Q5 has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`490 kg | 2`300 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`910 kg | 1`725 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 575 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 9800 | |
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