Audi Q5 vs BMW 3 Series Comparison

    Audi Q5

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    BMW 3 Series

    2024 Audi
    Q5
    vs
    2024 BMW
    3 Series
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    54L - 70L
    108 to 560 km
    40L - 59L
    100 to 472 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    3 year - 5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $67,900 - $113,984
    $80,200 - $114,900
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    CarExpert's Take

    Jack Quick
    Assistant Production Editor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • A bit of a sleeper
    • Excellent ride quality, driving dynamics
    • Exudes understated luxury
    Misses
    • Expensive compared to the 45 TFSI
    • Some strange spec omissions
    • Wish there was a touch more EV range
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • A fairly complete offering
    • Sumptuous interior appointments
    • Now with five-year warranty
    Misses
    • Considerably more expensive now
    • Ride is too firm, even on adaptive dampers
    • M340i xDrive is just a few grand extra

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Carbon Fibre Trim Finishers (+$1,200)

    Colours Available

    The Audi Q5 is available with the following colour options:

    • Arkona White (NEW)
    • Brilliant Black
    • District Green metallic
    • Floret Silver metallic
    • Manhattan Grey metallic
    • Mythos Black metallic
    • Navarra Blue metallic
    • Glacier White metallic

    All metallic colour options cost $1531.

    The SQ5 and Q5 Sportback remove:

    • Brillant Black

    but adds:

    • Chronos Grey metallic
    • Ultra Blue metallic
    • Daytona Grey pearl effect

    All metallic colour options cost $1990 for Sportback models, however the SQ5 receives exterior paint free of charge.

    The 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire metallic
    • Melbourne Red metallic
    • Mineral White metallic
    • M Portimao Blue metallic
    • M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
    • Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic

    Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1968 - 19841998 - 2998
    Size (L)
    2.0L2.0L, 3.0L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4TURBO 4, TURBO 6
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616 - 24
    Power
    120kW - 270kW135kW - 285kW
    Power RPM
    3250 - 50004500 - 5500
    Torque
    370Nm - 500Nm300Nm - 500Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 17501350 - 1800
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.6 - 15.510.2 - 11

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