Audi Q5 vs Bmw 3 Series

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Audi Q5

Audi Q5

2.0 Petrol 45 TFSI Technology

70.73 lakh

BMW 3 Series

Bmw 3 Series

M340i xDrive 3.0 Petrol

77.10 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1984 cc
2998 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
6

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

7
8

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

249hp at 5000-6000rpm
374hp @5500-6500

Max Engine Torque

370Nm at 1600-4300rpm
500Nm @1900-5000

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

Drive Mode Types

N/A
–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

13.47 kmpl
13.02 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

70 litres
59 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

User Reported Mileage

–
11.87 kmpl

0-100kph

–
4.36 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
2.86 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
3.34 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual/Powered
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Disc

Wheel Size

19 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/55 R19
225/40 R19

Rear Tyre Size

235/55 R19
255/35 R19

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
N/A

Turning Radius

–
6 m

Dimensions

Length

4682 mm
4713 mm

Width

1893 mm
1827 mm

Height

1662 mm
1440 mm

Wheelbase

2819 mm
2851 mm

Kerb Weight

1890 kg
1670 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

520 litres
480 litres

Doors

5
4

Ground Clearance

–
130 mm

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Glove Box

–

Vanity Mirror

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cabin Boot Access

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cooled Storage

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

12 Volt Port

Interior Lamps

Cup Holders

Sunglass Holder

–

Rear Reading Lamp

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Powered Tailgate

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

3-zone
3-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Safety

Airbags

8
6

Overspeed Warning

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Passenger Airbag

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Heads Up Display

–

High Beam Assist

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Side Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 Degree
Front & Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Projector Headlamps

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

LED DRLs

Scuff Plates

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Antenna

Shark Fin

Rub Strips

Wheel Arch Cladding

Cornering Headlights

–

Roof Rails

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leather
Alcantara

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual/No

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Branded Music System

Bang & Olufsen
–

USB Input

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
14.9 Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

–
16

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

SOS Button

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•1w

I am planning to buy my first luxury car. Right now, I’m getting good offers on Audi A6 and Q5 that are much cheaper than X3 and GLC. Will it make more sense to buy a 3 series in BMW or should I go for an Audi A6/Q5? I don’t want to spend more than 65 lakh.

Verified
•4m

Audi is offering some very tempting deals on the A6 and Q5, and for obvious reasons. Both models are now well into their lifecycles and feel dated next to newer rivals, so the only way Audi can move them out of showrooms is with substantial discounts. That said, if you're getting a good deal, both are well worth considering.Yes, the cabins have aged and the tech is no longer cutting edge. The infotainment systems are a couple of generations behind what you'll find in the latest BMWs and Mercedes, and the overall cabin ambience doesn't feel as fresh or as richly appointed. But if you can live with that, these Audis remain superbly engineered cars. The 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engines are smooth, refined and genuinely fantastic, and both cars drive beautifully. Ride quality, in particular, is excellent, and better than what the Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW 3 Series offer.Within your Rs 65 lakh budget, our pick would be the A6. It's a segment above the 3 Series, and with current discounts it slips comfortably into your price range, which makes it exceptional value. It rides with a suppleness the Germans rarely match at this price, is impressively quiet and relaxed, and drives very well indeed. The GLC and 3 Series are better equipped and have plusher, more modern cabins, but they don't drive with the same polish or offer the same space and comfort. As a first luxury car, the A6 at a discount is hard to beat.

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