BMW X3 2014 vs Audi Q5 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 8.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| 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 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
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. | |||
| BMW X3 2014 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 2014 2.0 engine Audi Q5 2013 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 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 is 3 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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`310 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 20 400 | 26 400 | |
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