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Audi Q3 vs BMW 5 Series Touring comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (38,200 £ vs 52,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q3 or BMW 5 Series Touring?

Audi Q3 vs BMW 5 Series Touring: Key differences

Audi Q3

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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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BMW 5 Series Touring

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi Q3 is markedly cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q3 uses 1.7 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q3 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 119 km, about 21 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

5 Series Touring

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers significantly 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 Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Audi Q3 takes 5.7 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring 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 slightly lighter – 1,635 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers a bit more boot space – 570 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries somewhat more – 620 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring 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 £52,500
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • 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 : 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 65 - 98 km
Audi Q3
BMW 5 Series Touring

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi Q3

The Audi Q3 feels like a grown-up compact SUV with premium polish and city-friendly agility, the sort of car that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally satisfying. Inside, you get quality materials and smart packaging that keep things practical without skimping on style, so it’s an easy pick for buyers who want luxury without the drama.

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BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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Audi Q3
BMW 5 Series Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,200 - 52,900 £
Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
118 - 119 km
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
39 - 195 g/km
co2
53 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,635 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 488 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 535 kg
Payload
500 - 620 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
3.6 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
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
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
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