Compare the BMW X3 vs Audi Q5
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the BMW X3 and the Audi Q5 deliver composed cruising, but each shows a drop in cabin finish, with cheap and nasty plastics appearing in places. Middle rear passengers will also have to contend with a large floor hump in either cabin. When the roads start to twist, the X3 is more fun in the bends than the Q5, with the rapid X3 M50 model offering plenty of entertainment. Inside, the Q5 counters with good storage for everyday items, whereas small-item storage in the X3 is not great. If sheer luggage capacity matters most, the X3 has more room with the back seats folded than the Q5.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 570 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 520 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,700 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,473 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,755 mm x 1,920 mm x 1,660 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,717 mm x ?? mm x ?? mm |
| Towing capacity 2,400 kg | Towing capacity 2,400 kg |
| First year tax rate £1,410 | First year tax rate £1,410 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 20 xDrive Step Auto | Engine name 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Tronic |
| Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 208 BHP | Engine size 2.0 L Petrol • 204 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
| Forward gears 8 | Forward gears 7 |
| Acceleration 7.8 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 7.2 s (0-60 mph) Best |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 570 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 520 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,700 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,473 litres |
| Length 4,755 mm | Length 4,717 mm |
| Width 1,920 mm | Width — |
| Height 1,660 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase 2.87 m | Wheelbase 2.83 m |
| Turning circle 12.2 m | Turning circle 12.0 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.