2021 Audi Q5 vs 2021 BMW X3 - The Car Connection

2021 Audi Q5

2021 BMW X3

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Premium 45 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Q5 Premium 45 TFSI quattro	23	28	$40,703	$43,300
Q5 Premium 55 TFSI e quattro	N/A	N/A	$48,787	$51,900
Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	23	28	$40,703	$43,300
Q5 Premium Plus 55 TFSI e quattro	N/A	N/A	$48,787	$51,900
Q5 Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	23	28	$40,703	$43,300
Q5 Prestige 55 TFSI e quattro	N/A	N/A	$48,787	$51,900
SQ5 Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	18	24	$49,727	$52,900
SQ5 Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	18	24	$49,727	$52,900
SQ5 Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	18	24	$49,727	$52,900

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M40i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X3 M40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	27	$53,140	$56,600
X3 sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle	25	29	$40,490	$43,000
X3 xDrive30e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$46,630	$49,600
X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle	23	29	$42,350	$45,000
X3 M Sports Activity Vehicle	14	19	$65,505	$69,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,703

$53,140

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,300

$56,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$722 / month

$943 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Audi Q5 crossover puts a new face on a best-selling formula that doesn’t show signs of getting old.

The 2021 BMW X3 is a do-all small crossover loaded with luxury, technology, and usability, with a dash of sporty personality.

TCC Likes

Chiseled looks
Great base engine…
…compelling performance engine too

The best BMW to buy?
Strong engine choices
Decent standard safety gear

TCC Dislikes

Interior is a little bland
Plug-in hybrid fizzled for us
Not exactly revolutionary

Mighty expensive when loaded up
Wallflower styling
Grabby hybrid brakes

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

57.6

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

40.3

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

101.4

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

184.3

186.1

Height, Overall (in)

65.5

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

63.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.1

62.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.9

28.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.9

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)

38.7

39.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P245/50HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

P245/50HR19

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)

4079

4317

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 Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

365 @ 1520

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

261 @ 5000

382 @ 5800

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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