The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0si (06 - 08) vs. Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (12 - 15)
€ 44,000

€ 49,200

€ 44,000
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 3.0si is 6 cm shorter, 2.7 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI.
BMW X3 3.0si
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
1674
1853
1987
1653
1880
2089
1853 mm
Width
1880 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2089 mm
1674 mm
Height
1653 mm
2795
4569
2807
4629
4569 mm
Length
4629 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2807 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0si
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
1815 kg
Kerb Weight
1915 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2450 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
5.22 %

General
BMW X3 3.0si
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
E83
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0si
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
CTUC, CTVA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
268 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 4780 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
268 bhp
268 bhp
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
315 NM
400 NM
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
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6.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.15 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0si
6.77 kg/bhp
7.15 kg/bhp
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0si
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
28 mpg
33 mpg
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
412 mi
Range
548 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
412 mi
548 mi
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
191.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0si
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
540 L










1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L