The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
€ 52,000
€ 49,200
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200
ⓘ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 3.0sd DPF is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
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 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.79 %
General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CTUC, CTVA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 4780 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
268 hp
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.75 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
15.75 lb/hp
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
28 mpg
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
478 mi
Range
548 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
548 mi
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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
