Audi Q5 vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Audi Q5 · BMW X3
- Length183.6 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase111.0 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in
- Curb weight4,045 lb
- Width74.5 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi Q5 is 2.4 in shorter (183.6 in vs 186.0 in)
- Width: Audi Q5 is 0.1 in narrower (74.5 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.7 in taller (65.3 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 172 lb heavier (4,045 lb vs 4,217 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 172 lb heavier (4,045 lb vs 4,217 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (111.0 in vs 112.8 in)
- Length: Audi Q5 is 2.4 in shorter (183.6 in vs 186.0 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.7 in taller (65.3 in vs 66.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi Q5 — Audi Q5 is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Audi Q5 · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi Q5 — Audi Q5 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi Q5 — Based on length × width (Audi Q5)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi Q5 | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.6 in | 186.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 74.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 66.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,045 lb | 4,217 lb | 172 lb |
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