2019 BMW X3 vs. 2019 Audi Q5

If you are in Manchester shopping for five-passenger luxury compact SUV, compare the 2019 BMW X3 vs. 2019 Audi Q5. Take a closer look at features, price points, and engines to find out which one best suits your needs. Thencontact Tulley BMW of Nashuato schedule a test drive at your local authorized BMW retailer.

Audi vs. BMW: Standard Features

No matter which of these two luxury crossover SUV models you choose in Lowell, MA, you can enjoy the following amenities that will help make your drives easier:

• Keyless ignition
• Bluetooth® connectivity
• Steering wheel-mounted controls with cruise control
• Parking Assist

However, on the BMW X3 you’ll be able to enjoy a better car audio experience with 12 speakers standard, compared to the Audi Q5 which offers 10 speakers standard.

Audi vs. BMW: Prices

Both luxury SUVs offer three trim levels. With a similar list of standard features, the 2019 BMW X3 is the smarter choice because it has a lower starting price.

• BMW X3 sDrive30i – Starting MSRP of $41,000
  • BMW X3 xDrive 30i – Starting MSRP of $43,000
  • BMW X3 M40i – Starting MSRP of $54,650

• Audi Q5 Premium – Starting MSRP of $42,950
  • Audi Q5 Premium Plus – Starting MSRP of $49,950
  • Audi Q5 Prestige – Starting MSRP of $53,850

Audi vs. BMW: Interior Space

Whether you are driving by yourself in Westford or you have all five seats filled, you’ll be able to enjoy more cargo space in the BMW X3:

• BMW X3: Standard cargo space 28.7 cubic feet, maximum cargo space 62.7 cubic feet

• Audi Q5: Standard cargo space 25.1 cubic feet, maximum cargo space 53.1 cubic feet

Audi vs. BMW: Performance and Fuel Economy

When comparing the Audi Q5 vs. BMW X3 engine options, you’ll notice that they offer similar base engines, but you can also choose from two more engines on the BMW X3, while the Q5 only has the one engine:

• Base Engines: 248 hp 2.0L I-4 turbocharged engine for both models. Quattro® all-wheel drive and 273 lb-ft of torque in the Q5. Front-wheel drive and 258 lb-ft of torque in the X3.
• Fuel Economy: EPA-estimated 23/30 city/highway mpg in the X3 base engine, 23/27 city/highway mpg in the Q5 base engine.
• Additional Engines: With the BMW X3, you can also choose from a 248 hp engine with the BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system, or the special 3.0L M Performance turbocharged V6 engine with 355 hp.

Compare BMW Models at Tulley BMW of Nashua

Want to take home a new BMW X3 for sale or for lease in Nashua? Browse our inventory today! Still doing your research? Compare the BMW X3 vs. BMW X5 or the BMW X1 vs. BMW X3 to explore more BMW SUV models in the Manchester area. You can also see how the 5 Series compares to the Audi A6.