BMW X3 vs Audi Q5 vs Audi A6

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Audi A6. The BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh, Audi Q5 price is Rs. 65.51 Lakh and Audi A6 price is Rs. 64.39 Lakh. The BMW X3 is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel, Audi Q5 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi A6 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X3 provides the mileage of 16.55 kmpl, Q5 provides the mileage of 13.4 kmpl and A6 provides the mileage of 14 kmpl.

X3 vs Q5 vs A6 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X3	Q5	A6
Price	Rs. 68.50 Lakh	Rs. 65.51 Lakh	Rs. 64.39 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1995 cc	1984 cc	1984 cc
Power	188 bhp	261 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

Rs. 68.50 Lakh

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Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 65.51 Lakh

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Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 64.39 Lakh

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BMW X3

xDrive20d xLine

Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Audi A6

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		240	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.9	6.1	6.7
Engine	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B47 Turbocharged I4	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4	2.0L I4 TFSI
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 5200 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.55View Mileage Details	13.4View Mileage Details	14View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	1125	943	1022
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD / AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	4708	4682	4939
Width (mm)	1891	1893	1886
Height (mm)	1676	1655	1457
Wheelbase (mm)	2864	2819	2924
Ground Clearance (mm)	204
Kerb Weight (kg)		1870	1750

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2 2
Bootspace (litres)
550 520 530
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
68 70 73

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6		5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Space Saver
Front Tyres	245 / 50 R19	235 / 55 R19	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	245 / 50 R19	235 / 55 R19	225 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Remote Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black, Canberra Beige / Black	Altas Beige / Black with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts, Okapi Brown / Black with with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts	Mother-of-Pearl Beige / Black, Okapi Brown / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Aluminium	Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind			Electric

Exterior

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub-strips		Silver

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	6	30	30
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent		Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front	LED on rear	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting			Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Digital Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.1	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger		Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 2 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

Black Sapphire	Navarra Blue Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
Phytonic Blue	Mythos Black Metallic	Firmament Blue Metallic
Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect	Manhattan Gray Metallic	Vesuvius Grey Metallic
Mineral White	Glacier White	Seville Red Metallic
Mineral White	Glacier White	Ibis White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5

1 Rating

4.0/5

2 Ratings

4.7/5

56 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.7Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.7Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.6Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.3Fuel Economy
	5.0Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Audi Q5 Review

1. Very good 2. Excellent 3. It has a very beautiful look and it is a very good performance. 4. Service on every 6 months and its maintenance is high in cost. 5. Very shiny and smooth

Audi A6 review

Best to drive ,when you drive this car people look around back the car is an beautiful machine but maintenance cost is vary high, because of this people are not interested in this the company have to decrease the maintenance cost

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X3 vs Q5 vs A6 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Audi A6?

BMW X3 price is Rs. 68.50 Lakh, Audi Q5 price is Rs. 65.51 Lakh and Audi A6 price is Rs. 64.39 Lakh. Hence Audi A6 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between X3, Q5 and A6 is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the xDrive20d xLine variant, mileage of X3 is 16.55kmpl, for the Premium Plus 45 TFSI variant, mileage of Q5 is 13.4kmpl and for the Premium Plus 45 TFSI variant, mileage of A6 is 14kmpl. Thus making X3 the most fuel efficient as compared to Q5 and A6

Q: How is the performance of X3 compared to Q5 and A6?

For the xDrive20d xLine variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 produces 188 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque. For the Premium Plus 45 TFSI variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q5 produces 261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm of power and 370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm of torque. For the Premium Plus 45 TFSI variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of A6 produces 261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm of power and 370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm of torque.

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BMW X3 vs Audi Q5 vs Audi A6

Doors (Doors)	5	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	550	520	530
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	68	70	73

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited