Audi Q5 VS BMW X3 Comparison

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This is a Motormouth couple car comparison of the Audi Q5 and the BMW X3.Both the X3 30i and Q5 come with a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The Audi offers a 7 speed automatic transmission with 261 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. The BMW has an 8 speed automatic transmission with 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. BMW offers more engines in the X3, the 3L inline-6 with 382 horsepower, the 30e plug-in hybrid with 288 horsepower. Audi offers the Q5 e plug-in hybrid with 362 horsepower and the 3L turbocharged V6 with 349 horsepower. The X3 is agile with responsive sharp steering. The suspension does not disappoint providing firmness to keep it exciting but not compromising comfort. The Q5 has a comfortable and smooth ride with plenty of power. The steering is lighter than the X3 but still precise and it offers a quiet cabin with an excellent turning radius. The X3 is modernly styled, it’s pleasant and classy looking, the kidney grille has been left untouched for now by the bigger is better BMW designers. It comes standard with LED headlights and taillights, LED foglights and 19” wheels. 20” and 21” are both available. If you want a sportier look, you can add the M Sport package for $3500, that will get you the black trim throughout and the black roof rails. The Audi Q5 has a fresh new look with a clean and sporty design. The large grille has been refined with a thinner outside frame and the LED headlamps get a new daytime running light design and are positioned a bit higher. Both SUVs come with plenty of standard features. The Q5 has a 10.1” touchscreen, the BMW a 10.2” with BMW’s iDrive. They both have Apple Carplay and Android Auto, heated front seats, a leather wrapped steering wheel and a power liftgate. The BMW comes with leather seats and the Audi leather seating surfaces with stitching. The X3 also comes standard with a heated steering wheel and driver seat memory; you have to buy the convenience package for $1,550 to get the driver seat memory, a heated steering wheel and foot activated power tailgate on the Q5. Keep in mind, the X3 has a higher base price than the Q5, so you get some extra features on the BMW.

[johnholst]

Great video Zac and Andrea! I love both of these as well! You guys are really gonna love the GV70!

[carfan]

Loved this comparison, thanks for doing it, I am cross-shopping these two right now. Andrea you are looking just beautiful in red!

[benoitmurray]

Thanks for this amazing match! Q5 same colour as mine! Still love it!

[xixix]

You guys do a good job. I like your reviews quite a bit more than others. 😊

[Strictlybusiness]

Your comparison is bang on! My question is, would you spec the Q5 Technik with air suspension? Is the $2500 addition worth the extra comfort for both short and long term ownership?

[Learningwithmarcus]

Great review. You two are the best car reviewers on YouTube. I really enjoy your dynamic and all of the useful information.

[NikhilBaveja]

I also like Q5, because I think Audi does a better job in switch and knobs, and overall interior fit and finish. I have an option to pick one of the 2 vehicle- current generation Q5 (MY 2018) Technik vs base macan (MY2018) with just a Premium package to get basic amenities such as memory seats etc if the price for both in used market is same?

[OFOFBORG]

Awesome video guys! I still pick Q5 like Zack said this vehicle is an all-round. Cheers! 👍🏻

[BrokenFiddles]

What is the difference between leather seats and leather seating surfaces?

[deborahbenassi]

Any idea when the q5 sportsback will be out?

[simonp]

Yay for Canadian pricing. I’m so used to seeing USD and it’s so annoying for us Canadians. Great review for cars I’ll never buy but pretend to buy in my head lol.

[migy]

Great comparison! These two Germans are closely matched and it comes down to preference. When I trade my M340i in a couple of years I’m going to give the X3 M40i a serious look!

[cindyleeger]

Ugh, my lease on my q5 is up in a couple months. I’m not a fan of the steering at all. I have an x5 35d( that I othat I really prefer. I will go test the x3

[msmith]

Neither is good enough. Mercedes is the only one giving you a luxury interior and mainstream brands have caught up. These “luxury” brands are relying on brand cache to move metal. Great comparison as always!

[kelliparker]

Great comparison. Both the two I’m looking at right now. Also noting BMW requires premium gas. With gas prices now that is something to weigh in.

[zerosixtyr]

Thanks for an informative comparison for these two! And Andrea, such a tease.. looking good as always! 🙂

[pinoconte]

Bmw price does include some maintenance, not the Audi

[HotNHorny]

You can’t just say you’d get the 400hp variant and not mention the SQ5. Youre comparing apples and oranges. If you are comparing the v6, the Audi SQ5 would be the choice.

[silviu]

I find that the Q5 shows its age. It lacks the new interior that Audi introduced in the Q7 (of which I believe the Q3 is also inspired), and the only "innovation" is that ipad looking screen slapped in the middle of the console with very little integration. The exterior refresh is ok but not as sharp as other models in the Audi line-up (I like the bold design of the Q8, but other new models like the S3 or Q3 also have fresher lines). Moreover, I can't get over the fake exhausts on the Q5. I would definitely not go for the Q5 and for the price I would pick the A5 Sportback or indeed the X3 (even though I am not a huge fan of the interior).

[cleanasdirt]

Andrea tends to match something about the car tested, be it the exterior colour or something interior, or compliment what Zack is wearing.The only thing I can match with her outfit is the red seatbelt release button. Another 👍video.