BMW X3 vs Audi Q5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Audi Q5
- Length183.8 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,030 lb – 4,230 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Audi Q5 width74.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 0.6 in shorter (183.8 in vs 184.4 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 74.5 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.6 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.6 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.5 in)
- Width: BMW X3 is 0.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 74.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 111.0 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 0.6 in shorter (183.8 in vs 184.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Audi Q5
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X3 — BMW X3 is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Audi Q5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.8 in | 184.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 74.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 65.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 111.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,130 lb | 4,129 lb | 2 lb |
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