2025 Audi Q5 vs. 2025 BMW X3 Review

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2025 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $45,400 to $58,500
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2025 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $49,950 to $64,700
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MPG - City 23 MPG 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 67.1 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 393-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 255 - 393 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs 4,001 - 4,850 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 187.2 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
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Head Room Front 38.1 in
Rear 37.7 in
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*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q5 as you will with the BMW X3, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi Q5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the BMW X3.

Dimensions
The Audi Q5 is a little narrower than the BMW X3, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the Audi Q5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the BMW X3.

Handling
The Audi Q5 has a smaller turning radius than the BMW X3, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Audi Q5, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the BMW X3. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Audi Q5 and the BMW X3.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi Q5 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the BMW X3.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi Q5 and the BMW X3. The Audi Q5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the BMW X3.