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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6vsNissan Murano II (Z51) · Facelift 2010 3.5 V6

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

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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

Nissan Murano II (Z51) · Facelift 2010

3.5 V6

249 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2014

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
245hp183kW
249hp186kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
334Nm246lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
2,365kg5,214lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
91.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
31.1s
Calculated
41.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,172km728mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,885mm74in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,610mm63in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
178mm7in
Trunk volume
540L
402L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
82L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
248g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V66,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.1 s
41.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
249 hp
186 kW

Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6 has 4 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 and Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
334 Nm
246 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
1,830 kg
4,034 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)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
225 km/h
140 mph
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V66.5 s
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V68.0 s

Although Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6 has more power, AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 and Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 and Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 4.2 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
1,172 km
728 mi
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
774 km
481 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
225 km/h
140 mph
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
249 hp
186 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 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)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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.0 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)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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
249 hp
186 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
334 Nm
246 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
8.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Range score
1,172 km
728 mi
774 km
481 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
248 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 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) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 246 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 398 km (247 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 138 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 79 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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