Audi Q5 vs BMW X3

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Audi

Q5

From ₹65.55 Lakh

Q5 version

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BMW

X3

From ₹69.9 Lakh

X3 version

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Audi Q5Q5 Premium Plus · ₹65.55 Lakh

Only differences

BMW X3xDrive20 M Sport · ₹69.9 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Q5: ₹65.55 Lakh (ahead) X3: ₹69.9 Lakh Q5 ₹4.35 lakh cheaper

Safety Q5: Not rated yet X3: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP

Mileage Q5: 13.47 kmpl X3: Not published Claimed

Power Q5: 249 hp (ahead) X3: 205 bhp Torque 370 vs 330 Nm

Boot Q5: 550 litres X3: 550 litres Length 4,682 vs 4,708 mm

Versions Q5: 3 X3: 3 Only X3: diesel, automatic

Pick the Q5 for the lower price and more power.

Pick the X3 for the 5-star safety rating.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 9)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹65.55 Lakh

₹69.9 Lakh

On-road in

₹72.62 Lakh

₹77.4 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹1,22,007 a month

₹1,30,047 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

249 hp

205 bhp

Torque

370 Nm

330 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

13.47 kmpl

Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Luxury Mid-Size SUV

Mid-Size Luxury SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel / Petrol

Displacement

1,984 cc (2.0L)

1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)

Engine Config

2.0L TFSI Inline 4-Cylinder Turbocharged 16V DOHC with 12V MHEV

2.0L 4-Cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo Diesel / Petrol with 48V MHEV

Drivetrain

quattro Ultra All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

xDrive Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

0-100

6.1 sec

7.9 sec (Diesel) / 7.8 sec (Petrol)

Top Speed

240 km/h

213 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic with Gearshift Paddles

Gears

Paddles

Yes

Hybrid

12V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)

48V Mild Hybrid (on Petrol 20 M Sport)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc (338 mm 4-piston calipers)

Ventilated Disc (M Sport Brakes in Blue)

Rear Brakes

Ventilated Disc (330 mm)

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

Five-link independent front suspension with damper control

Double-joint spring-strut front axle with Adaptive Suspension

Rear Suspension

Five-link independent rear suspension with damper control

Five-link rear axle with Adaptive Suspension

Wheel Type

19-inch 5-double-spoke Star style Alloy Wheels

19-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Y-Spoke Style 887 M Bicolour)

Tyre Size

235/55 R19 Tubeless Radial

245/50 R19 Tubeless Radial Runflat

Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

4,682 mm

4,708 mm

Width

1,893 mm

1,891 mm

Height

1,655 mm

1,676 mm

Wheelbase

2,819 mm

2,864 mm

Ground Clearance

200 mm (unladen)

204 mm

Kerb Weight

1,890 kg

1,815 kg

Boot Space

550 Litres (expandable to 1,550 L)

550 Litres (expandable to 1,600 L)

Fuel Tank

70 Litres

65 Litres

Turning Radius

5.9 m

6.0 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2017). Adult occupant 35.7/38, child occupant 42.3/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2024.

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2025). Adult occupant 35.3/40, child occupant 41.5/49.

Airbags

8 Airbags (Dual front, side, rear side, curtain)

6 Airbags (Dual front, side thorax, curtain)

ESP/TC

Yes (ABS, EBD, ESC, ASR, Hill Descent & Hold Assist)

Yes (DSC, DTC, CBC, Hill Descent Control HDC, Performance Control)

ADAS

Level 1 (Cruise Control, Park Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Audi Pre-Sense Basic)

Level 1 (Cruise Control with Braking, Parking Assistant Plus with Surround View & Reversing Assistant)

Camera

360-Degree Surround View Camera + Front & Rear Sensors

360-Degree Surround View Camera with Top View & 3D View

TPMS

Yes (Direct TPMS)

Yes (TPMS with individual wheel readout)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer & front passenger)

Yes (Rear outer seats)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

10.1-inch MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch (MIB3)

12.3-inch Touchscreen Central Display with BMW Live Cockpit Professional (iDrive 7.0 / Curved Display)

Digital Cluster

12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (Full HD)

12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Audi Connect suite & myAudi app integration

My BMW App, Remote 3D View, BMW Digital Key, Over-the-Air Updates

Audio System

Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound (19 speakers 755W 16-channel)

Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (16 speakers 464W)

Sunroof

Panoramic Glass Sunroof (Dual pane electric)

Panorama Glass Sunroof (Electric tilt & slide)

Seat Features

12-way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory & Lumbar

Sport Front Seats with Power Adjustment, Driver Memory & 2-Way Lumbar Support

Climate Control

3-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control with rear display

3-Zone Automatic Climate Control with digital rear controls

Wireless Charger

Yes (Audi Phone Box Light inductive)

Yes (Wireless Charging Tray in center console)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Turn Indicators & Washers

Adaptive Full LED Headlights with Matrix Function & Darkened M Bezels

Tail Lights

LED Combination Rear Lights with Dynamic Indicators

Full LED Sculpted 3D Pincer-Style Taillights

Fog/DRLs

Integrated All-Weather LED Fog Lights & LED DRLs

Integrated LED DRLs & All-Weather Fog Lights

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)

2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 years)

Service Interval

12 Months / 15,000 km

Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 12,000-15,000 km)

Choice

Versions

3 versions

Price range

₹65.55 Lakh – ₹72.3 Lakh

₹69.9 Lakh – ₹76 Lakh

Colours

5 colours

12 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

Q5 Premium Plus₹65.55 Lakh xDrive20 M Sport₹69.9 Lakh X3 ₹4.35 lakh more

Only the X3 sells a diesel, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹75 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Q5 Q5 Premium Plus against X3 xDrive20 M Sport

City	Q5	X3	Gap
Mumbai	₹74.58 Lakh	₹79.49 Lakh	Q5 ₹4.92 lakh less
Pune	₹74.58 Lakh	₹79.49 Lakh	Q5 ₹4.92 lakh less
New Delhi	₹72.62 Lakh	₹77.4 Lakh	Q5 ₹4.79 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹77.92 Lakh	₹83.06 Lakh	Q5 ₹5.13 lakh less
Chennai	₹79.25 Lakh	₹84.47 Lakh	Q5 ₹5.22 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹79.93 Lakh	₹85.19 Lakh	Q5 ₹5.26 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Q5 or the X3?

The Q5, by ₹4.35 lakh on the versions compared here: Q5 Q5 Premium Plus at ₹65.55 Lakh against X3 xDrive20 M Sport at ₹69.9 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹72.62 Lakh against ₹77.4 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The Q5: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2017 (rating now expired). The X3: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2025. The Q5 has 8 airbags and the X3 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Q5 Q5 Premium Plus makes 249 hp and 370 Nm and the X3 xDrive20 M Sport makes 205 bhp and 330 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The X3 is 26 mm longer. Boot space is 550 litres in the Q5 and 550 litres in the X3.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,22,007 a month for the Q5 and ₹1,30,047 for the X3, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.