The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive25i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi Q5 hybrid quattro tiptronic (11 - 12)
€ 44,800

€ 53,700

€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700
ⓘ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 xDrive25i is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi Q5 hybrid.
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Audi Q5 hybrid
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 xDrive25i
Audi Q5 hybrid
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.82 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Audi Q5 hybrid
E83
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
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 xDrive25i
Audi Q5 hybrid
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
CHJA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4300 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25i
215 hp
242 hp
Audi Q5 hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive25i
184 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi Q5 hybrid
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Audi Q5 hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive25i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q5 hybrid
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.08 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive25i
18.76 lb/hp
18.08 lb/hp
Audi Q5 hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Audi Q5 hybrid
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive25i
25 mpg
34 mpg
Audi Q5 hybrid
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
438 mi
Range
675 mi
BMW X3 xDrive25i
438 mi
675 mi
Audi Q5 hybrid
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive25i
179.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi Q5 hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive25i
Audi Q5 hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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