Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 20ivsAUDI 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

20i

184 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2016
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TFSI

180 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    163 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201420iAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
86.8s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
92.2s99% target: 207 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
52.8s
Calculated
57.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km595mi
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
163g/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 20iAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i: 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 201420i5,000-6,250 rpm1,250-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI4,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,800 rpm6,250 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 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
52.8 s
57.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.2 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 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i has 4 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 20i: 4 hp (3 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 TFSI
320 Nm
236 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 TFSI
1,720 kg
3,792 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 TFSI
209 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 TFSI8.5 s

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 TFSI: 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 201420i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 0.5 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 TFSI
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 201420i
957 km
595 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 201420i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
210 km/h
130 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
8.5 s
209 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 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
209 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 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
209 km/h
130 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i 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 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.5 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 TFSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 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 201420iAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.5 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
209 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
957 km
595 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
174 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
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 20iAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 20i

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 43 km (27 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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