Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 28ivsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

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

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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428iAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
245hp183kW
230hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
76.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
82.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
918km570mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
169g/km
174g/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 28iAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428iAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
32.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i has 15 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI and BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,770 kg
3,902 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 201428i
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
228 km/h
142 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 201428i6.5 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 0.4 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 201428i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 201428i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
918 km
570 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428i
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.9 s
228 km/h
142 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 201428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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 201428i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i 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 201428i
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.9 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 201428i
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201428iAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
918 km
570 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 28iAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 28i

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 82 km (51 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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