Audi Q5 2012 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q5 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 90 NM more than BMW X3. Thanks to more power Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.6 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi Q5 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi Q5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q5 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) | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi Q5 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Audi Q5 has 10 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 (kg): | 2`450 | 2`305 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 27 000 | 13 000 | |
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