Audi Q5 (2008 – 2012) vs BMW X3 (2007 – 2010): specs compared
The BMW X3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 286 hp against 272 hp. The Audi Q5 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.4 s. The BMW X3 has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 234 km/h. The Audi Q5 uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 6.2 L/100 km. The BMW X3 is the lighter car, from 1,630 kg against 1,710 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
Q5
2008 – 2012
|
BMW
X3
2007 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2007 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 14 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 272 hp | 143 – 286 hp |
| Torque | 320 – 580 Nm | 200 – 580 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 11.4 s | 6.4 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 234 km/h | 195 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 9.3 L/100 km | 6.2 – 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,628 mm | 4,656 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,651 mm | 1,674 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,794 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,710 – 1,985 kg | 1,630 – 1,875 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.