BMW X3 2006 vs Audi Q5 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 engine produces 2 HP more power than Audi Q5, but torque is 15 NM less than Audi Q5. Despite the higher power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW X3 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW X3 2006 3.0 engine Audi Q5 2009 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi Q5 2009 3.2 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`300 | 2`415 | |
| 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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