BMW X6 2008 vs Audi Q5 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 36 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi Q5. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.3 | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X6 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X6 could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 980 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: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X6 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW X6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi Q5 2009 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi Q5 2009 3.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.65 m | |
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BMW X6 is larger. BMW X6 is 25 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW X6 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1450 litres | 1560 litres | |
| BMW X6 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Audi Q5, which means BMW X6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`620 | 2`415 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X6 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 10 400 | |
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