BMW X3 2011 vs Audi Q5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. BMW X3 engine produces 27 HP less power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Audi Q5. Due to the lower power, BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 350'000 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. | |||
| BMW X3 2011 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 2011 2.0 engine Audi Q5 2008 2.0 engine: This engine offers a good balance of power and fuel efficiency but is highly demanding in terms of service quality. One of its most notable issues is excessive oil consumption. While the manufacturer addressed this ... More about Audi Q5 2008 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.1 metres less 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 (€): | 12 200 | 9800 | |
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