BMW X3 vs Audi Q5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Audi Q5
- Length185.9 in – 186.1 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Curb weight3,931 lb – 4,317 lb
- Width74.4 in – 74.7 in
- Audi Q5 width74.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi Q5 is 1.7 in shorter (186.0 in vs 184.3 in)
- Width: Audi Q5 is 0.1 in narrower (74.6 in vs 74.5 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.5 in taller (66.0 in vs 65.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 45 lb heavier (4,124 lb vs 4,079 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 111.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 45 lb heavier (4,124 lb vs 4,079 lb)
- Length: Audi Q5 is 1.7 in shorter (186.0 in vs 184.3 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.5 in taller (66.0 in vs 65.5 in)
- Width: Audi Q5 is 0.1 in narrower (74.6 in vs 74.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi Q5 — Audi Q5 is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Audi Q5
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi Q5 — Audi Q5 is narrower by 0.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Audi Q5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.0 in | 184.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 74.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 65.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 111.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,124 lb | 4,079 lb | 45 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 185.9 in – 186.1 in).
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