Audi Q5 vs BMW X5

Last Updated: October 7, 2026

Audi Q5 price starts at Rs. 63.75 Lakh, which is Rs. 33.15 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW X5, priced at Rs. 96.90 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Q5 offers a claimed 13.47 kmpl, while the X5 delivers 12 kmpl. On the performance front, the Q5 uses a 1984cc engine producing 245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm and the X5 a 2998cc engine producing 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm. If you're deciding between the Q5 and X5, the Q5 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the X5 stands out for performance and top speed.

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Q5 vs X5 Comparison Summary

Specification Audi Q5BMW X5
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 63.75 LakhRs. 96.90 Lakh
Mileage 13.47 kmpl12 kmpl
Engine 1984 cc2998 cc
Max power 245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm
Top speed 240 Km/h243 Km/h

Q5 vs X5 Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi Q5 Premium PlusBMW X5 xDrive40i xLine
Rating
43 reviews
28 reviews
Brand Name Audi BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 63.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 96.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 2998 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed AT 8-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type AWD 4WD
Colors
Audi Q5 Colors
BMW X5 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.47 Kmpl 12 Kmpl
Tyre Size 235/55 R19 21
Boot Space 520 Liters 645 Liters
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. 1,87,448 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.75 Lakh Q5 Insurance Rs. 4.03 Lakh X5 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1984 cc
2998 cc
Engine Type
2.0 L TFSI
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
Motor Power
Not Available
12bhp
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
2998 cc
Motor Type
Not Available
48V Electric Motor
Max Power
245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm
375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm
Max Torque
370Nm@1600-4300bhp
520Nm@1850-5000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed AT
8-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
1970 Kg
2220 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Twin
Super Charge
Not Available
No
Mild Hybrid
No
No
Fast Charging
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.1 Sec
5.4 Sec
Fuel Capacity
70 Liters
83 Liters
Top Speed
240 Km/h
243 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
13.47 Kmpl
12 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
21
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
21
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
21
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Runflat

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
AC(separate control for rear left and right passengers and 2 extra vents in B-Pillars), Floor mats in velour, IRVM with automatic anti-dazzle function, Roller Sunblind, rear side windows, BMW Live Cockpit Plus(High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9 Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with RTTI, Touch Functionality, iDrive Controller)
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
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Widescreen Curved Display Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
30
6
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
645
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
520 Liters
645 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Singleframe grille with vertical struts,
Sun Protection Glazing, Aluminium Running Board, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, Roof rails aluminium satinated
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Tinted Glass
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Roof Carrier
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4682*1893*1655 mm3
4922*2004*1745 mm3
Wheelbase
2827 mm
2975 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Servotronic Steering Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, xLine Package(BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical slats with front sides in aluminium with satinised look, Air Breather Aluminium Satinated with high-gloss black elements, Exterior Line Aluminium Satinated, Roof rails Aluminium Satinated, Tailpipe trims Aluminium Satinated, BMW inscription front and rear, illuminated), BMW Gesture Control
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Digital Key Plus
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
5 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
6
4
Internal Storage
Not Available
Yes
No of Speakers
Not Available
16
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Steering
4
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Singleframe grille with vertical struts,
Sun Protection Glazing, Aluminium Running Board, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, Roof rails aluminium satinated
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Available
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
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
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
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
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Remote Engine Start Stop
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
Audi Q5
  • No diesel engine option, misses advanced driver assistance features

Is Audi Q5 Better Than BMW X5?

67% users have chosen Audi Q5 over BMW X5 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 82 users have also rated Audi Q5 and BMW X5 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
BMW X5 has out rated Audi Q5 on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor X5 Q5
Mileage 4.0 5.0
Performance 4.6 5.0
Comfort 4.6 5.0
Maintenance 3.6 5.0
Safety 4.8 5.0
Features 4.6 5.0
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Audi Q5 Vs BMW X5 FAQs

Which car is best between Audi Q5 vs BMW X5?
BMW X5 has out rated Audi Q5 on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Audi Q5 vs BMW X5?
The Audi Q5 is cheaper than BMW X5 by ₹33.15 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Audi Q5 vs BMW X5?
The Audi Q5 delivers better mileage 13.47 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Audi Q5 vs BMW X5?
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 xDrive40i xLine version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of X5 produces 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm of power and 520Nm@1850-5000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Audi Q5 has better performance.

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