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AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6vsBMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006 30i

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

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AUDI Q5 I (8R)

3.2 FSI V6

270 hp3197 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2012
VS

BMW X3 (E83) · Facelift 2006

30i

272 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    806 km
    501 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
270hp201kW
272hp203kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
315Nm232lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,415kg5,324lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
80.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
86.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
691km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,197cc195cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,569mm180in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,853mm73in
Height
1,653mm65in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,542mm61in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
540L
480L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
67L
CO2 emissions-
233g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30iPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i6,650 rpm2,750 rpm6,900 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
32.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
270 hp
201 kW
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i has 2 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6 and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
315 Nm
232 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
1,740 kg
3,836 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)3.2 FSI V6
234 km/h
145 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
232 km/h
144 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)3.2 FSI V66.9 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i7.5 s

Although BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i has more power, AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6 and BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i: 0.6 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)3.2 FSI V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

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)3.2 FSI V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
806 km
501 mi
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
691 km
429 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
270 hp
201 kW
6.9 s
234 km/h
145 mph
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
272 hp
203 kW
7.5 s
232 km/h
144 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)3.2 FSI V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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
1,653 mm
65.1 in
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 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)3.2 FSI V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI 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)3.2 FSI V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
7.5 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6BMWX3 (E83)Facelift 200630i
Power
270 hp
201 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
315 Nm
232 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,569 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
691 km
429 mi
CO2 score
-
233 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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) 3.2 FSI V6BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 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 116 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

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

BMW X3 (E83) Facelift 2006 30i

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 7 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

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