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Audi Q5 vs BMW X2 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Two cars, one duel: Audi Q5 meets BMW X2.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW X2 has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41200 £, while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £. That’s a price difference of around 3600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the BMW X2 with 4.50 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q5 has a somewhat edge – offering 367 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the BMW X2 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q5 pulls evident stronger with 550 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, BMW X2 is to a small extent lighter – 1645 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 265 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X2 offers minimal more room – 560 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi Q5 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1473 L, which is about 3 L more than the BMW X2.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 hardly perceptible takes the win – 565 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi Q5 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £44,800
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Audi Q5

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 8.3 L
  • Electric Range : 92 - 100 km
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The Audi Q5 feels like the sensible luxury choice — polished cabin materials, a calm ride and enough tech to keep commuters and weekend adventurers equally pleased. It won't shout for attention but will quietly check the boxes for buyers who want refinement, space and everyday usability with a dash of Audi charisma.

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BMW X2

The BMW X2 feels like a sporty coupe dressed as an SUV, with sharp styling and a cheeky, youthful attitude that stands out in traffic. Inside it's driver-focused and compact but smartly packaged, perfect for city life and buyers who want BMW flair without the usual SUV bulk.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
44800 - 78900 £
Price
41200 - 58900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 7.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
118 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
Curb weight
1645 - 1780 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
515 - 560 L
Length
4717 mm
Length
4554 - 4567 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1845 mm
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
Height
1575 - 1590 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 - 1473 L
Max trunk capacity
1400 - 1470 L
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
495 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
207 - 250 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
280 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3

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

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What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?

The Audi Q5 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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