Audi Q5 (8R) or BMW X3 E83?

2008–2016 vs 2003–2010 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Q5 (8R) 4,644 mm, X3 E83 4,569 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: Q5 (8R) 540 l, X3 E83 480 l.
Lowest consumption: Q5 (8R) 5.3 l/100 km, X3 E83 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: Q5 (8R) 105–230 kW, X3 E83 110–210 kW.
Standard equipment: Q5 (8R) 32 items (Basis), X3 E83 33 items (Base).
On Autodrom: Q5 (8R) from €10,700 (1 listing), X3 E83 from €1,800 (2 listings).

Audi Q5 (8R)2008–2016 · 14 engines · Basis, S line, SE, S line PlusSpecifications →1 listing from €10,700 →

BMW X3 E832003–2010 · 9 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Edition Lifestyle, Edition ExclusiveSpecifications →2 listings from €1,800 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi Q5 (8R)2008–20161 listing · from €10,700	BMW X3 E832003–20102 listings · from €1,800
Dimensions
Length	Length4,629 mm–4,644 mm	Length4,565 mm–4,569 mm
Width	Width1,880 mm–1,911 mm	Width1,853 mm
Height	Height1,624 mm–1,655 mm	Height1,674 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,807 mm	Wheelbase2,795 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance170 mm–200 mm	Ground clearance201 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume540 l	Trunk volume480 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,680 kg–1,900 kg	Curb weight1,740 kg–1,855 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–75 l	Fuel tank67 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2016	Production years2003–2010
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines9
Power	Power105–230 kW (143–313 hp)	Power110–210 kW (150–286 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.2	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.1 s · SQ5 3.0 TDI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 3.0sd
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Basis	Items in the base trim33 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · S line	Items in the top trim37 · M Sportpaket
Equipment · Comfort8 · 8
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 5
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings2
Price from	Price from€10,700	Price from€1,800
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€5,150

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