Audi Q5 III (2024) or BMW X3 G45?

2024–present vs 2024–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Q5 III (2024) 4,722 mm, X3 G45 4,755 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Q5 III (2024) 520 l, X3 G45 570 l.
Lowest consumption: Q5 III (2024) 0.6 l/100 km, X3 G45 1.6 l/100 km.
Power: Q5 III (2024) 150–270 kW, X3 G45 140–293 kW.
Standard equipment: Q5 III (2024) 28 items (Basis), X3 G45 40 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi Q5 III (2024)2024–present · 8 engines · Basis, Advanced, S line, SportSpecifications →Listings →

BMW X3 G452024–present · 6 engines · Base, xLine, M Sport, M Sport ProSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi Q5 III (2024)2024–presentno listings	BMW X3 G452024–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,717 mm–4,722 mm	Length4,755 mm
Width	Width1,900 mm	Width1,920 mm
Height	Height1,642 mm–1,648 mm	Height1,660 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,820 mm	Wheelbase2,865 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance175 mm–200 mm	Ground clearance200 mm–208 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume438 l–520 l	Trunk volume460 l–570 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,815 kg–2,160 kg	Curb weight1,795 kg–2,205 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–70 l	Fuel tank50 l–65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2024–present	Production years2024–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines6
Power	Power150–270 kW (204–367 hp)	Power140–293 kW (190–398 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption0.6 l/100 km · e-hybrid 299 quattro	Lowest consumption1.6 l/100 km · 30e xDrive
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · M50 xDrive
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Basis	Items in the base trim40 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · S line	Items in the top trim44 · M Sport
Equipment · Comfort8 · 13
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✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 3
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting—	Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 12
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✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Departure Warning	Lane Departure Warning✓	Lane Departure Warning—
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 4
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi Q5 III (2024) or BMW X3 G45?

Length: BMW X3 G45 4,755 mm, Audi Q5 III (2024) 4,722 mm (a 33 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,865 vs 2,820 mm. Boot: 570 vs 520 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi Q5 III (2024) or BMW X3 G45?

The most frugal Audi Q5 III (2024) uses 0.6 l/100 km (e-hybrid 299 quattro); the most frugal BMW X3 G45 1.6 l/100 km (30e xDrive).

Which is more powerful — Audi Q5 III (2024) or BMW X3 G45?

The strongest Audi Q5 III (2024) makes 270 kW (367 hp) (e-hybrid 367 quattro); the strongest BMW X3 G45 293 kW (398 hp) (M50 xDrive).

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