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Audi Q3 vs BMW 5 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q3 or BMW 5 Series Saloon?

Audi Q3 vs BMW 5 Series Saloon: Key differences

Audi Q3

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi Q3 is markedly cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q3 uses 1.7 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Saloon with 2.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q3 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 119 km, about 14 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

5 Series Saloon

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 5 Series Saloon offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 455 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi Q3 takes 5.7 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

Q3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q3 is a bit lighter – 1,635 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers only slightly more boot space – 520 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 32 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries a bit more – 600 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £51,400
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 105 km
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Audi Q3

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Del
16 Jun 2026, 12:27:22

Very comfortable and very enjoyable to drive, interior very pleasant. Only missing the automatic controls.

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2 Nov 2025, 22:05:04

Very comfortable. Precise steering. E35 petrol engine, 150 hp — sufficient. Manual gearbox very good and well-geared. Looks very handsome. Very large boot. Premium interior.

BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,200 - 52,900 £
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
118 - 119 km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
39 - 195 g/km
co2
48 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,635 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 488 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 535 kg
Payload
425 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q3 have?

The Audi Q3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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