Car comparison

BMW X3 (F25) 28ivsAUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6

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

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BMW X3 (F25)

28i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2012
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R)

3.0 TDI V6

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2008-2012

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25)28iAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
Power
258hp192kW
240hp179kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,745kg3,847lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,305kg5,082lb
2,445kg5,390lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
79.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
744km463mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,648mm183in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,661mm65in
1,653mm65in
Wheelbase
2,810mm111in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,616mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,632mm64in
1,613mm64in
Ground clearance
212mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
550L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
67L
75L
CO2 emissions
210g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X3 (F25) 28iAUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 28i: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25)28i6,600 rpm2,600-3,000 rpm6,850 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V64,000-4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25)28iAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
31.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
95 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
240 hp
179 kW

BMW X3 (F25) 28i has 18 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
1,865 kg
4,112 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)28i
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i6.9 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V66.5 s

Although BMW X3 (F25) 28i has more power, AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 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)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 1.5 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)28i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25)28i
744 km
463 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
225 km/h
140 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)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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

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)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 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)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.5 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)28i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25)28iAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
4,648 mm
183.0 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
1,653 mm
65.1 in
Range score
744 km
463 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
210 g/km
-
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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
VehicleBMW X3 (F25) 28iAUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 256 km (159 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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