BMW X3 2006 vs Audi Q5 2008

 
BMW X3
2006 - 2010
Audi Q5
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel3.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 218 HP240 HP
Torque: 500 NM500 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.7 seconds6.5 seconds
Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW X3 engine produces 22 HP less power than Audi Q5, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.77.5
Real fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100km9.2 l/100km
By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5.
Fuel tank capacity: 67 litres75 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 870 km in combined cycle1000 km in combined cycle
1040 km on highway1130 km on highway
750 km with real consumption810 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: 201 mm (7.9 inches)200 mm (7.9 inches)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 480'000 km480'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 12 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X6Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.57 m4.63 m
Width: 1.85 m1.90 m
Height: 1.67 m1.65 m
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 litres540 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1560 litres1560 litres
Audi Q5 has more luggage space.
BMW X3 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5.
Turning diameter: 12 meters11.6 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`3552`445
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 (€): 680011 400
Pros and Cons: BMW X3 has
  • lower price
Audi Q5 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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