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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014 30dvsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

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

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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) · Facelift 2014

30d

258 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017
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Comparison overview

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BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Lightest
    1,820 kg
    4,012 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430dAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,490kg5,490lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
309Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,190km740mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,967cc181cu 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
156g/km
164g/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 30dAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel4,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430dAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
28.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
258 hp
192 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
258 hp
192 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,880 kg
4,145 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 201430d
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
230 km/h
143 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 201430d5.9 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 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 201430d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
1,136 km
706 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,190 km
740 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430d
258 hp
192 kW
5.9 s
232 km/h
144 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
230 km/h
143 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 201430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 201430d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d 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 201430d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.2 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 201430d
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX3 (F25 LCI)Facelift 201430dAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
1,136 km
706 mi
1,190 km
740 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
164 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30dAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X3 (F25 LCI) Facelift 2014 30d

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 8 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

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