Audi Q5 vs BMW X3

Last Updated: August 15, 2026

Audi Q5 price starts at Rs. 63.75 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.15 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X3, priced at Rs. 69.90 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Q5 offers a claimed 13.47 kmpl, while the X3 delivers 13.38 kmpl. On the performance front, the Q5 uses a 1984cc engine producing 245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm and the X3 a 1998cc engine producing 187bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Q5 and X3, the Q5 is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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Q5 vs X3 Comparison Summary

Specification Audi Q5BMW X3
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 63.75 LakhRs. 69.90 Lakh
Mileage 13.47 kmpl13.38 kmpl
Engine 1984 cc1998 cc
Max power 245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm187bhp@5000rpm
Top speed 240 Km/hNot Available

Q5 vs X3 Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi Q5 Premium PlusBMW X3 xDrive 20 M Sport
Rating
43 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Audi BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 63.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 69.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 1998 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm 187bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed AT 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Audi Q5 Colors
BMW X3 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.47 Kmpl 13.38 Kmpl
Tyre Size 235/55 R19 245/50 R19
Boot Space 520 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,23,321 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,35,218 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.75 Lakh Q5 Insurance Rs. 2.99 Lakh X3 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
1984 cc
1998 cc
Engine Type
2.0 L TFSI
2-litre turbo-petrol
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
1998 cc
Max Power
245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm
187bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
370Nm@1600-4300bhp
310Nm@1500-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed AT
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
1970 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.1 Sec
7.8 Sec
Fuel Capacity
70 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
240 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
13.47 Kmpl
13.38 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
19
Suspension Front
Not Available
3
Suspension Rear
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
235/55 R19
245/50 R19
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Not Available

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
12.29
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
30
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
520 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Singleframe grille with vertical struts,
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Electronic
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4682*1893*1655 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
2827 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
3 Zone
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
6
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
15
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Singleframe grille with vertical struts,
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
14.9 inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Save Route Place
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Audi Q5
  • Practical and spacious cabin, well-appointed features list, standard all-wheel drive, comfortable ride quality, powertrain that’s both usable and enjoyable
BMW X3
  • New face and grill that looks sporty and not too polarizing
  • Flush fitting door handles are a nice touch
  • Interiors are a complete refresh with premium touches like a crystal knob for the iDrive controller
  • Large 14-inch touch screen + 15-speaker sound and three zone climate control
  • Multiple airbags + ADAS and 360 degree camera are part of a strong safety suite
  • Diesel and petrol engine options
Audi Q5
  • No diesel engine option, misses advanced driver assistance features
BMW X3
  • None to speak of
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Which car is cheaper Audi Q5 vs BMW X3?
The Audi Q5 is cheaper than BMW X3 by ₹6.15 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Audi Q5 vs BMW X3?
The Audi Q5 delivers better mileage 13.47 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Audi Q5 vs BMW X3?
For the Premium Plus version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q5 produces 245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm of power and 370Nm@1600-4300bhp of torque. Whereas for the xDrive 20 M Sport version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of X3 produces 187bhp@5000rpm of power and 310Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque

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