Audi Q5 vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Audi Q5 · BMW X3
- Length182.2 in
- Height65.1 in
- Wheelbase110.5 in
- Curb weight4,090 lb – 4,299 lb
- Width74.7 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi Q5 is 0.8 in shorter (182.2 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.6 in narrower (74.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.3 in taller (65.1 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 110.6 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q5 is 28 lb heavier (4,195 lb vs 4,167 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.6 in narrower (74.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q5 is 28 lb heavier (4,195 lb vs 4,167 lb)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.3 in taller (65.1 in vs 65.4 in)
- Length: Audi Q5 is 0.8 in shorter (182.2 in vs 183.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (110.5 in vs 110.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi Q5 — Audi Q5 is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Audi Q5 · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi Q5 | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.2 in | 183.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 74.7 in | 74.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 65.1 in | 65.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 110.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,195 lb | 4,167 lb | 28 lb |
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