The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive28i Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)
€ 48,700

€ 55,500

€ 48,700
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW X3 xDrive28i is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Audi Q5 3.0 TDI.
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
65.4
74.1
82.6
65.3
74.5
84.3
74.1 in
Width
74.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.4 in
Height
65.3 in
110.6
183.3
111
183.6
183.3 in
Length
183.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.13 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
F25
Generation
FY
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
DCPC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive28i
242 hp
282 hp
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive28i
258 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive28i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
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16.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive28i
16.81 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
32 mpg
41 mpg
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
570 mi
Range
708 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
570 mi
708 mi
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
138.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft












45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data