BMW X5 2007 vs Audi Q5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| BMW X5 engine produces 46 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi Q5. Despite the higher power, BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X5 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 X5 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 222 mm (8.7 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 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: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, 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 X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW X5 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.65 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger. BMW X5 is 22 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1750 litres | 1560 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. BMW X5 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 190 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Audi Q5, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`790 | 2`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 9800 | |
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