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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean dieselvsBMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 28d

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 clean diesel

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2013-2016
VS

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

28d

184 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

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

  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    103 hp/t
    77 kW/t
    9.7 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,316 km
    818 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean dieselBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,919kg4,231lb
Gross weight
2,460kg5,423lb
2,341kg5,161lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
93.1s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
92.7s99% target: 202 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
56.1s
Calculated
76.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,316km818mi
Calculated
859km534mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,668mm184in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,678mm66in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,594mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,610mm63in
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
149g/km
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Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean dieselBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28dPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d4,000 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean dieselBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
56.1 s
76.0 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
190 hp
142 kW
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
184 hp
137 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel has 6 hp more than BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28d 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean diesel
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
380 Nm
280 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 clean diesel
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
1,919 kg
4,231 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 clean diesel
210 km/h
130 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
204 km/h
127 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 TDI clean diesel8.4 s
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d8.3 s

Although AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel has more power, BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28d and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TDI clean diesel: 0.1 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 clean diesel
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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 28d: 2.1 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 clean diesel
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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 clean diesel
1,316 km
818 mi
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
859 km
534 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 clean diesel
190 hp
142 kW
8.4 s
210 km/h
130 mph
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
184 hp
137 kW
8.3 s
204 km/h
127 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 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,678 mm
66.1 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 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.3 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 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
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TDI clean dieselBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,919 kg
4,231 lb
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
4,668 mm
183.8 in
Height
1,678 mm
66.1 in
Range score
1,316 km
818 mi
859 km
534 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
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Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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 TDI clean dieselBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28d
Consumption5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.98 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.05 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used855 L226 US gal188 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,496 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 69 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 457 km (284 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28d

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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