2018 Audi Q5 vs 2018 BMW X3 - The Car Connection

2018 Audi Q5

2018 BMW X3

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2.0 TFSI Premium

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q5 2.0 TFSI Premium	23	27	$38,596	$41,500
Q5 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus	23	27	$38,596	$41,500
Q5 2.0 TFSI Prestige	23	27	$38,596	$41,500
Q5 2.0 TFSI Tech Premium	23	27	$41,014	$44,100
Q5 2.0 TFSI Tech Premium Plus	23	27	$41,014	$44,100
Q5 2.0 TFSI Tech Prestige	23	27	$41,014	$44,100
SQ5 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus	19	24	$50,500	$54,300
SQ5 3.0 TFSI Prestige	19	24	$50,500	$54,300

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M40i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 M40i Sports Activity Vehicle	20	27	$51,185	$54,500
X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle	22	29	$40,165	$42,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,596

$51,185

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,500

$54,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$692 / month

$908 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.5

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Audi Q5 is certainly the segment's most modern offering, delivering a high degree of technology, comfort, and conservative style.

The 2018 BMW X3 ventures into M territory, but doesn’t lose sight of its SUV duties.

TCC Likes

High-tech interior
Terrific ride quality
Refined powertrain

Nimble, sedan-like handling
Excellent interior space and storage
Great turbo-6 powertrain

TCC Dislikes

Styling is derivative
Tech requires acclimation
Not particularly sporty

Base 6.5-inch infotainment display
Forward-collision warnings an option
World’s most expensive Apple CarPlay

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

57.6

Second Leg Room (in)

37.8

36.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.4

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

183.6

186.1

Height, Overall (in)

65.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.3

63.6

Wheelbase (in)

111

112.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.5

74.7

Track Width, Front (in)

63.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

53.1

62.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.1

28.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.1

28.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.5

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

13.7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

17.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

39.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P245/50WR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P245/50WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

440

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

440

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4400

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4400

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

4400

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4045

4277

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

420

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

369 @ 1520

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

252 @ 5000

355 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.72

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.00

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.30

3.38

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.14

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.31

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.82

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.46

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.20

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi Q5

BMW X3

Body Style

quattro Sport Utility

Sports Activity Vehicle

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1

7.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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