2025 Audi Q5 vs. 2025 BMW X5 Review

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2025 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $45,400 to $58,500
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2025 BMW
X5

MSRP*: $66,300 to $90,850
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MPG - City 23 MPG 17 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 22 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 72.3 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)
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 523-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 375 - 523 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs 6,603 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 194.3 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 78.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.3 in
Front 40.7 - 40.8 in
Rear 38.7 in

*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

Comfort
The Audi Q5 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the BMW X5, with comparable head- and legroom. The BMW X5 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q5.

Convenience
The BMW X5 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Audi Q5, making it more convenient to drive.

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). Clearly, the Audi Q5 is a better financial choice over the BMW X5, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q5 is much slimmer than the BMW X5, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Audi Q5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the BMW X5.

Handling
The Audi Q5 has a smaller turning radius than the BMW X5, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the BMW X5 is clearly the choice over the Audi Q5 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q5 has a lot less horsepower than the BMW X5.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Audi Q5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the BMW X5.

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 X5. The Audi Q5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the BMW X5.