Audi Q5 vs BMW X3 Comparison

    Audi Q5

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    2025 Audi
    Q5
    vs
    2025 BMW
    X3
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
    0.0
    7.9
    8.5
    0.0
    Based on the Audi Q5 55 TFSI e QUATTRO S LINE PHEV
    Based on the BMW X3 M50 xDRIVE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    65L - 70L
    130 to 560 km
    50L - 68L
    80 to 728 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $73,400 - $113,984
    $83,100 - $178,000
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    CarExpert's Take

    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • A bit of a sleeper
    • Excellent ride quality, driving dynamics
    • Exudes understated luxury
    Misses
    • Expensive compared to the 45 TFSI
    • Some strange spec omissions
    • Wish there was a touch more EV range
    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Mild-hybrid engines are silky smooth
    • M50 xDrive is an absolute weapon
    • Flashy interior tech
    Misses
    • Some hard finishes grate for the price tag
    • Fiddly air vent setup
    • No diesel options available for now

    Colours Available

    The Audi Q5 is available with the following colour options:

    • Arkona White (NEW)
    • Brilliant Black
    • District Green metallic
    • Floret Silver metallic
    • Manhattan Grey metallic
    • Mythos Black metallic
    • Navarra Blue metallic
    • Glacier White metallic

    All metallic colour options cost $1531.

    The SQ5 and Q5 Sportback remove:

    • Brillant Black

    but adds:

    • Chronos Grey metallic
    • Ultra Blue metallic
    • Daytona Grey pearl effect

    All metallic colour options cost $1990 for Sportback models, however the SQ5 receives exterior paint free of charge.

    The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.

    • Alpine White
    • M Carbon Black
    • Black Sapphire
    • Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
    • Mineral White (not available on M40i)
    • Phytonic Blue
    • M Brooklyn Grey
    • M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
    • M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
    • M Toronto Red (M Competition only)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBOTURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    1968 - 19841995 - 2998
    Size (L)
    2.0L3.0L, 2.0L
    Cylinders
    46, 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616 - 24
    Power
    120kW - 270kW135kW - 375kW
    Power RPM
    3250 - 50004000 - 6250
    Torque
    370Nm - 500Nm300Nm - 650Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 17501500 - 2600
    Bore Stroke
    92.8 - 95.590
    Compression Ratio
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