Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIvsBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

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

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AUDI Q5 I (8R)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2008-2009
VS

BMW X3 (E83)

3.0d

218 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2004-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSIBMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
211hp157kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,925kg4,244lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
85.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
83.4s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
37.7s
Calculated
50.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
779km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,653mm65in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
540L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
67L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIBMW X3 (E83) 3.0dPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI5,500 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm5,750 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSIBMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.7 s
50.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
218 hp
163 kW

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d has 7 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
1,925 kg
4,244 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)2.0 TFSI
222 km/h
138 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
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)2.0 TFSI7.6 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d7.7 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d has more power, AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI and BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d: 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)2.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

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)2.0 TFSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
882 km
548 mi
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
779 km
484 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 mph
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
218 hp
163 kW
7.7 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)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 in
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 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)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d 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)2.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.6 s
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.7 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)2.0 TFSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)3.0d
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSIBMWX3 (E83)3.0d
Power
211 hp
157 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
882 km
548 mi
779 km
484 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.8 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) 2.0 TFSIBMW X3 (E83) 3.0d
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 103 km (64 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW X3 (E83) 3.0d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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