BMW X3 2012 vs Audi Q5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 engine produces 27 HP less power than Audi Q5, but torque is 10 NM more than Audi Q5. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.7 | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 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. Note, however, that this BMW X3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of BMW X3 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 460'000 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: | 18 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi A5, Seat Leon, Seat Exeo | |
| 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 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW X3 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 is 2 cm longer than the Audi Q5, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1560 litres | |
| BMW X3 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi Q5 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 9800 | |
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