BMW X4 2014 vs Audi Q5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW X4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X4 engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi Q5, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW X4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.9 | |
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The BMW X4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X4 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that by driving the BMW X4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Used also on 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 X4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X4 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 X4 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X4 is 4 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1400 litres | 1560 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW X4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 160 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`360 kg | 2`365 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 595 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X4 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 13 200 | |
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