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Audi A5 Avant vs BMW X3 – Which car suits you better?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Audi A5 Avant or BMW X3?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A5 Avant has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40200 £, while the BMW X3 costs 51300 £. That’s a price difference of around 11100 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A5 Avant manages with 2.10 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the BMW X3 with 2.80 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi A5 Avant performs a bit better – achieving up to 108 km, about 20 km more than the BMW X3.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 has a slight edge – offering 398 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the BMW X3 takes 4.60 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X3 pulls somewhat stronger with 670 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW X3 offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Audi A5 Avant is hardly perceptible lighter – 1785 kg compared to 1930 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X3 offers a bit more room – 570 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X3 performs slightly better – up to 1700 L, which is about 276 L more than the Audi A5 Avant.

When it comes to payload, BMW X3 barely noticeable takes the win – 570 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A5 Avant proves to be shows small but notable strengths and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A5 Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £40,200
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Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 104 - 108 km
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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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BMW X3

The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40200 - 70000 £
Price
51300 - 72400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
104 - 108 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
64 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1785 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Length
4829 - 4835 mm
Length
4755 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1444 - 1460 mm
Height
1660 mm
Max trunk capacity
1306 - 1424 L
Max trunk capacity
1600 - 1700 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 367 HP
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 550 Nm
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 270 kW
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW

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What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

The Audi A5 Avant is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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