The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)
€ 52,000

€ 55,500

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,500
ⓘ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 3.0sd DPF is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi Q5 3.0 TDI.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
65.9
73
78.2
65.3
74.5
84.3
73 in
Width
74.5 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.9 in
Height
65.3 in
110
179.9
111
183.6
179.9 in
Length
183.6 in
110 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %

General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
E83
Generation
FY
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
DCPC

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
282 hp
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
41 mpg
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
478 mi
Range
708 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
708 mi
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
179 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data