BMW X3 2011 vs Audi Q5 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 4 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 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 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: | 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 360'000 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 | 6 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 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: | 4.65 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 is 2 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 2 cm narrower, 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`285 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 11 400 | |
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