The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q5 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)

€ 48,200
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 12) Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
€ 46,600
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) BMW X3 3.0d DPF
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi Q5 3.2 FSI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW X3 3.0d DPF.
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
65.1
Blueprint Audi Q5 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 12)
74
82.2
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
73
78.2
74 in
Width
73 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.1 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint Audi Q5 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 12)
110.5
182.2
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
110
179.9
182.2 in
Length
179.9 in
110.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5192 lb
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08)

General

Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
8R
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
CALB
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
266 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
266 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0d DPF

Performance

Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q5 3.2 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF

 REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
15.58 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
501 mi
Range
484 mi
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
501 mi
484 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
176.9 kWh
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
176.2 kWh
176.9 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft