The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
€ 43,600

€ 37,400

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 BMW X3 2.5si is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra.
BMW X3 2.5si
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
65.9
73
78.2
65.2
74.7
82.2
73 in
Width
74.7 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
65.9 in
Height
65.2 in
110
179.9
110.5
182.2
179.9 in
Length
182.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 2.5si
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.09 %

General
BMW X3 2.5si
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
E83
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW X3 2.5si
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
CJCD, CSUA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
215 hp
148 hp
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 2.5si
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
Performance
BMW X3 2.5si
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.14 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
18.76 lb/hp
26.14 lb/hp
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 2.5si
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
23 mpg
48 mpg
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
17 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
412 mi
Range
951 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
412 mi
951 mi
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
191.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 2.5si
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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