Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6vsBMW X3 (F25) 28i

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 (F25)

28i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    806 km
    501 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6BMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
270hp201kW
258hp192kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
2,415kg5,324lb
2,305kg5,082lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
80.4s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
79.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
744km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,197cc195cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,648mm183in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,653mm65in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
212mm8in
Trunk volume
540L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
67L
CO2 emissions-
210g/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 (F25) 28iPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 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 (F25)28i6,600 rpm2,600-3,000 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6BMWX3 (F25)28i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
30.7 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
95 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 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6 has 12 hp more than BMW X3 (F25) 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6: 12 hp (9 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 (F25)28i
310 Nm
229 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 (F25)28i
1,745 kg
3,847 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 (F25)28i
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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V66.9 s
BMWX3 (F25)28i6.9 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 (F25)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 (F25)28i
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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
806 km
501 mi
BMWX3 (F25)28i
744 km
463 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 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW
6.9 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
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 (F25)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 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 (F25)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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 (F25)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.9 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
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 (F25)28i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6BMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
270 hp
201 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
744 km
463 mi
CO2 score
-
210 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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
VehicleAUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6BMW X3 (F25) 28i
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 62 km (39 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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