BMW X5 2010 vs Audi Q5 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 36 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi Q5. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.4 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X5 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 660 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.65 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger. BMW X5 is 23 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 13 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`750 | 2`415 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 11 200 | |
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