Compare BMW X3 vs Audi Q5 vs BMW X5 [2008-2012]

X3 vs Q5 vs X5 [2008-2012] Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	-
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	-
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - Digital	-
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display	-
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic	-
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
  Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera	-
  Clock	Digital	Digital	-
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	-

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Digital Display	-
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  Speakers	6+	6+	-
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	-
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  CD Player
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Manual)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	-
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	-
  12V Power Outlets	2	2	-
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Differential Lock

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	-
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	-
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All	-
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All	-
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	-
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	-
  Blinds - Side Window	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual	-
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	-
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	-
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing	-

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	-
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	-
  Fog Lamps	LED on front	LED on rear	-
  Tail Light	LED	LED	-

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	-
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Black, Canberra Beige / Black	Altas Beige / Black with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts, Okapi Brown / Black with with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts	-
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	-
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	-
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Body Coloured	-
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	2	-
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	-
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

X3 vs Q5 vs X5 [2008-2012] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Diesel
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic
  Top Speed	-	240	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	7.9	6.1	-
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	16.55	13.4	7.96
  Driving Range (km)	1125	943	-
  Engine	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders 4 Valves/Cylinder
  Engine Type	B47 Turbocharged I4	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4	-
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 5200 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm	218@4000
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm	480@1750
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	-
  Drivetrain	AWD	4WD / AWD	4WD / AWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	-
  Minimum Turning Radius	6	-	-
  Suspension - Front	Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar	-
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link Axle	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar	-
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	-
  Tyres Size - Front	245 / 50 R19	235 / 55 R19	255 / 55 R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	245 / 50 R19	235 / 55 R19	-
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	-

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	550	520	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	68	70	85
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
  Length (mm)	4708	4682	4854
  Width (mm)	1891	1893	1933
  Height (mm)	1676	1655	1776
  Wheelbase (mm)	2864	2819	2933
  Ground Clearance (mm)	204	-	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1870	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	-
  No of Doors	5	5	5

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X3 vs Q5 vs X5 [2008-2012] User Ratings

Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	4.5 Exterior	-
	-	5 Interior	-
	-	5 Ride Quality	-