Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 20ivsAUDI 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

20i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2016
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TDI clean diesel

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2013-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,316 km
    818 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420iAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
86.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
93.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
52.8s
Calculated
56.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km595mi
Calculated
1,316km818mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu 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
163g/km
149g/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 20iAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean dieselPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 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 201420i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 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 201420iAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
52.8 s
56.1 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
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 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 201420i
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel 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 clean diesel: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
270 Nm
199 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 201420i
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
1,850 kg
4,079 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 201420i
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 201420i8.2 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel8.4 s

Although AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel 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 clean diesel: 0.2 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 201420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 1.3 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
957 km
595 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
1,316 km
818 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 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 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
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 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
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
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel 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 201420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
8.2 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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 201420i
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420iAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
957 km
595 mi
1,316 km
818 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 20iAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 359 km (223 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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