The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08) vs. Audi Q5 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 44,500

€ 48,200

€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘ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 3.0d DPF is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi Q5 3.2 FSI.
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
65.9
73
78.2
65.1
74
82.2
73 in
Width
74 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
65.9 in
Height
65.1 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 3.0d DPF
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
E83
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CALB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
215 hp
266 hp
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
369 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
Performance
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
19.28 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
30 mpg
25 mpg
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
527 mi
Range
501 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
527 mi
501 mi
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
162.5 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
162.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










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