The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 50,300
€ 46,200
€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi Q5 3.0 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive28i.
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
BMW X3 xDrive28i
65.1
74
82.2
65.4
74.1
82.6
74 in
Width
74.1 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
65.1 in
Height
65.4 in
110.5
182.2
110.6
183
182.2 in
Length
183 in
110.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
BMW X3 xDrive28i
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.95 %
General
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
BMW X3 xDrive28i
8R
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
BMW X3 xDrive28i
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
CDUD
Engine Code
N52-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
242 hp
254 hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
428 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Performance
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
BMW X3 xDrive28i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive28i
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.8 lb/hp
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
17.63 lb/hp
15.8 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
26 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
728 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
728 mi
462 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Environmental Impact
131.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
170.4 kWh
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
131.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
BMW X3 xDrive28i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft





















