Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 20dvsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel

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

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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

20d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TDI clean diesel

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420dAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,365kg5,214lb
2,425kg5,346lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
86.2s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
92.5s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
52.4s
Calculated
55.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,288km801mi
Calculated
1,339km832mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,657mm183in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance
204mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
75L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
146g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20dAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean dieselPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d4,000 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420dAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
52.4 s
55.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
190 hp
142 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
1,815 kg
4,001 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
210 km/h
130 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d8.1 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
1,288 km
801 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
1,339 km
832 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
190 hp
142 kW
8.1 s
210 km/h
130 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
190 hp
142 kW
8.4 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 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

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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.1 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.4 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420dAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,288 km
801 mi
1,339 km
832 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
146 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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
VehicleBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20dAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20d

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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