The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Audi Q5 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 46,200

€ 42,700

€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi Q5 2.0 TDI.
BMW X3 3.0si
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI
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 3.0si
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.9 %

General
BMW X3 3.0si
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI
E83
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0si
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
CGLC, CMGB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
268 hp
175 hp
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 3.0si
232 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW X3 3.0si
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0si
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q5 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.87 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
15.14 lb/hp
23.87 lb/hp
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0si
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
23 mpg
39 mpg
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
404 mi
Range
764 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
404 mi
764 mi
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
195.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0si
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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