BMW X3 2014 vs Audi Q5 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 68 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Audi Q5. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 870 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q3 | |
| 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 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X3 and Audi Q5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 19 600 | 24 400 | |
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