Car comparison

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

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

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BMW X1 (E84 LCI) · Facelift 2012

28i

245 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

3.0 TFSI V6

272 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2012-2015

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 TFSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    182 g/km
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
Power
245hp183kW
272hp203kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
66.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
808km502mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,477mm176in
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-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,350L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
75L
CO2 emissions
182g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28iAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i5,000-6,500 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V64,780-6,500 rpm2,150-4,780 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
25.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6 has 27 hp more than BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
1,840 kg
4,057 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
240 km/h
149 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i6.1 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V65.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6 and BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i: 0.2 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.7 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
808 km
502 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
882 km
548 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228i
245 hp
183 kW
6.1 s
240 km/h
149 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW
5.9 s
234 km/h
145 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,545 mm
60.8 in
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.1 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.9 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 LCI)Facelift 201228i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (E84 LCI)Facelift 201228iAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,477 mm
176.3 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
808 km
502 mi
882 km
548 mi
CO2 score
182 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28iAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (E84 LCI) Facelift 2012 28i

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 75 km (46 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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