Car comparison

BMW X1 (E84) 28ivsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6

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

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BMW X1 (E84)

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2012
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6

  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,172 km
    728 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84)28iAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,470kg5,445lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
797km496mi
Calculated
1,172km728mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,454mm175in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,545mm61in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,529mm60in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance
194mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
75L
CO2 emissions-
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84) 28iAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84) 28i: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84)28i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84)28iAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
31.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
1,860 kg
4,101 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
240 km/h
149 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 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
BMWX1 (E84)28i6.5 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V66.5 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 and BMW X1 (E84) 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
BMWX1 (E84)28i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84)28i
797 km
496 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
1,172 km
728 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84)28i
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 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
BMWX1 (E84)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 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
1,655 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
BMWX1 (E84)28i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 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
BMWX1 (E84)28i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
BMWX1 (E84)28i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84)28iAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,454 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 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
797 km
496 mi
1,172 km
728 mi
CO2 score
-
169 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 X1 (E84) 28iAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84) 28i

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 374 km (233 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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