The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 50,300
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14) Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
€ 53,000
 BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW X3 xDrive30i
€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,000

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive30i.
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
65.1
Blueprint Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
74
82.2
66
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)
74.4
84.2
74 in
Width
74.4 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.1 in
Height
66 in
Blueprint Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
110.5
182.2
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)
112.8
185.4
182.2 in
Length
185.4 in
110.5 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
4266 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.5 %
BMW X3 xDrive30i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
8R
Generation
G01
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 xDrive30i
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CDUD
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
242 hp
249 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
428 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Performance

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i

▶ REPLAY
17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.85 lb/hp
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
17.63 lb/hp
15.85 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
37 mpg
33 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
728 mi
Range
561 mi
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
728 mi
561 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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).
136.5 kWh
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
131.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
330 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft