BMW X3 2006 vs Audi Q5 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| BMW X3 engine produces 38 HP more power than Audi Q5, but torque is 70 NM less than Audi Q5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.4 | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X3 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X3 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q5 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: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5 | |
| 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 2006 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW X3 2006 2.5 engine Audi Q5 2009 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi Q5 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
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BMW X3 is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW X3 is 6 cm shorter than the Audi Q5, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1560 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage space. BMW X3 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi Q5, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 9000 | |
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