2025 Audi Q3 vs. 2025 BMW X5 Review

Picture of the 2025 Audi Q3

2025 Audi
Q3

MSRP*: $37,400 to $39,800
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2025 BMW
X5

MSRP*: $66,300 to $90,850
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MPG - City 20 - 22 MPG 17 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 22 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 48.0 ft3 72.3 ft3
Engine
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 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 184 - 228 hp 375 - 523 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 6,603 lbs
Exterior Length 176.6 in 194.3 in
Exterior Width 72.8 in 78.9 in
Leg Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 37.6 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the BMW X5 than in the Audi Q3, due to its greater head- and legroom. The BMW X5 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Audi Q3, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
With the BMW X5, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Audi Q3, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Q3 is a better financial choice over the BMW X5, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q3 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 Q3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the BMW X5.

Handling
The Audi Q3 has a smaller turning radius than the BMW X5, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Audi Q3 has a lot less horsepower than the BMW X5.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Audi Q3 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 Q3 and the BMW X5. The Audi Q3 has significantly less cargo capacity than the BMW X5.