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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TDIvsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 20i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2013-2016
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

20i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    211 km/h
    131 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,563 km
    971 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDIBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,350kg5,181lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
95.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
86.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
55.6s
Calculated
52.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,563km971mi
Calculated
957km595mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
540L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
67L
CO2 emissions
126g/km
163g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDIBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20iPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDIBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
55.6 s
52.8 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
86 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI has 6 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
1,680 kg
3,704 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
211 km/h
131 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI8.7 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i8.2 s

Although AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI has more power, BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 2.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
1,563 km
971 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
957 km
595 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.7 s
211 km/h
131 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.7 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDIBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.2 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
1,563 km
971 mi
957 km
595 mi
CO2 score
126 g/km
163 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDIBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 605 km (376 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 37 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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