BMW X3 2021 vs Audi Q5 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (BMW X3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi Q5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 245 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 41 HP more power than Audi Q5, but torque is 50 NM less than Audi Q5. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 440'000 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: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A7 | |
| 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 2021 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW X3 2021 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 is 3 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 | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1520 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage capacity. BMW X3 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 44 600 | 36 800 | |
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