The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW X3 M Competition Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 48,200
€ 93,400
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi Q5 3.2 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW X3 M Competition.
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
BMW X3 M Competition
65.1
74
82.2
65.7
74.7
84.2
74 in
Width
74.7 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.1 in
Height
65.7 in
110.5
182.2
112.8
186.1
182.2 in
Length
186.1 in
110.5 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
BMW X3 M Competition
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4508 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.07 %
General
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
BMW X3 M Competition
8R
Generation
F97
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.2 FSI
BMW X3 M Competition
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S58
CALB
Engine Code
S58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
266 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 6250 rpm
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
266 hp
503 hp
BMW X3 M Competition
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M Competition
Performance
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
BMW X3 M Competition
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 M Competition
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15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
15.58 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
BMW X3 M Competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
BMW X3 M Competition
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
22 mpg
BMW X3 M Competition
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
501 mi
Range
385 mi
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
501 mi
385 mi
BMW X3 M Competition
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).
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).
198.9 kWh
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
176.2 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW X3 M Competition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
BMW X3 M Competition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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













