2025 Audi Q5 vs 2026 BMW X3
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MSRP$45,400 | MSRP$51,300 |
Listings844 | Listings539 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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2025 Audi Q5 Reviews SummarySummary: Arriving midway through the model year, the 2025 Audi Q5 compact SUV marks the first redesign of the German luxury brand’s bestselling model since the 2018 model year. That redesign brings Audi’s current design language and tech suite, helping the Q5 keep pace with more recently updated rivals such as the BMW X3, Lexus NX, and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Verdict: There’s plenty to like about the new Q5, but it’s far from being the definitive small luxury SUV. | |
2026 BMW X3 Reviews SummaryBMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavours: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 268 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 268 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation SystemOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space25.9 cu ft | Cargo Space31.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4079 lbs | Curb Weight4176 lbs |
Height65.5 in | Height65.4 in |
Length184.3 in | Length187.2 in |
Width84.2 in | Width83.9 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase112.8 in |
Maximum Payload1036 lbs | Maximum Payload1107 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2750 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4001 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $45,400 | $51,300 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Summary: Arriving midway through the model year, the 2025 Audi Q5 compact SUV marks the first redesign of the German luxury brand’s bestselling model since the 2018 model year. That redesign brings Audi’s current design language and tech suite, helping the Q5 keep pace with more recently updated rivals such as the BMW X3, Lexus NX, and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Verdict: There’s plenty to like about the new Q5, but it’s far from being the definitive small luxury SUV. | BMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavours: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 268 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm | |
MPG City | 23 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 268 hp I4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | Optional |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 25.9 cu ft | 31.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4079 lbs | 4176 lbs |
Height | 65.5 in | 65.4 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 187.2 in |
Width | 84.2 in | 83.9 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1036 lbs | 1107 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2750 lbs | 4001 lbs |
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