BMW X 3 x-drive 30d is called the SUV after BMW 3 three liter diesel strong to the 258 PS has extended the engine range of X. Can he be so the somewhat weaker Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro distance? It will show the comparison test.
Ramp angle, ground clearance, wading depth. Hip depth - ah, is it Yes. 500 Mm are allowed. Fits. Brooks and Fords, as they appear here in the Allgau again and again, should BMW X 3 x drive 30d and Audi Q5 so not in distress bring.
Rather, the driver must consider whether they actually water their shape or a sludge want. For the pretty 18-inch alloy, which as standard fit Audi and BMW, have to be made then only once again clean. Not to mention the scratched painted bumpers.
The two premium SUV should already often hear distress - this word thanks to their large three-litre six-cylinder diesel. 258 HP and 560 nm of torque in the BMW X 3 x-drive 30d or 240 HP and 500 nm in the Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro provide superb acceleration and torque.
On the high seas fleet drive in the mountains but also shows, that Q5 pilots the new BMW X 3 x-drive 30d better be equal to the right of way. The series six presses the 1.925 kilograms-heavy SUV with an ease, that the 47 kilos heavier Audi early fight must lose not the connection.
In the Sprint Highway to 180 km/h, the BMW X 3 x-drive 30d takes the Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro over three seconds off. It is on that the V engine at high speeds the X 3 engine in terms of smoothness can range not the water. Small consolation: in the State, the BMW's X 3 x-drive 30d as a surprisingly tough Bajuwar, while the Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro difficult is to unmask as diesel and Jet-like sounds.
The cruising speed is reached, keep up Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro and BMW X 3 x-drive 30d discreetly in the background and mummeln at 2,000 rpm comfortably their staple food. Last but not least, the standard automatic transmission have large proportion of the casual way. Despite conceptual differences - seven-speed double clutch in the Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro, eight-speed automatic in the BMW X 3 x-drive 30d - convince with Jolt-free gear changes and precisely fitting selected levels. Both switch boxes think with (mostly), keep the course if or turn down a few levels down within the meaning of the motor brake.
Down by the highway, ran at the next traffic light. Are. Enjoy views and quiet - at least in the BMW X 3 x-drive 30d. His standard start-stop device reliably pressing the off button. The persistent on off on off may interfere with vibration-sensitive passengers, perhaps, but the advantage is evident from the petrol station. Nine litres in the rapidly driven test day and 6.6 litres / 100 km on the course of consumption are a very good value for all cyclists in this format.
Audi Q5 consumes more
The Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro, is to have the 3.0 TDI with start stop, is with 9.9 and 7.3 L / 100 km longer at the pump. A disadvantage which valuable points costs environment also in the chapter.
Fresh refuelled the comparison journey continues. On curvy bumpy tracks. The test vehicles are well equipped with optional Adaptive dampers (Audi: 1,400;) BMW: 1,100 euro). The BMW X 3 x-drive 30d is also equipped with a variable sports steering. Perhaps it is this 300-Euro option, in any case, the Audi Q5 surprising 3.0 TDI Quattro in fast, winding uphill passages with early understeer and clear, sto?igen torque steer in the steering.
The BMW X 3 x-drive 30d remains, however, more neutral, distinguishes itself with its quiet, precise steering and is significantly more agile. In any case, both vehicles can move sportier than they have to prove it probably ever. In the case of emergency, they also benefit from excellent concerted, gently-operating stability systems, the stable brake and six airbags.
The young not more Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro also actively intervenes in the events on request and helps the track holding and switch driver. Options, which the BMW X 3 x-drive 30d not offers. Driver support by is also the leather-sport seats (surcharge), which provide sufficient lateral support and excellent comfort in all places. The BMW Chair also have retractable thigh pads and an electric backrest width adjustment. Who regards it relaxed and the Adaptive shock absorbers in the normal mode simply do their job can be, is therefore two exemplary comfortable and safe companions, with which no trip is too far.
The space is also pretty good, the accessible S are almost equal in size with 550 and 540 liters. Advantages collects the Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro in payload, all-round visibility and functionality. His back bank backrest can be adjusted in their inclination and longitudinal move even to 100 millimetres against additional payment of EUR 200. 2.4 Tons towing capacity and a handy storage compartment in the trunk floor holds the BMW X 3 x drive 30d against it. As BMW X 3 x drive 30d and Audi Q5 both in terms of processing and material quality make no weaknesses, as expected, the chapter's body to Ingolstadt.
So much luxury has its price. Audi calls for the Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro 48.800 EUR on BMW, lies with the 18 HP more powerful BMW X 3 x-drive 30d slim 450 euro in. Standards such as CD-radio, air conditioning, parking brake, abundant shelves and 18-inch alus are on board. All other requests are likely to host the lush option lists, which is very similar in their pricing.
An info at the end. The Ford have BMW X 3 x drive 30d and Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro must - but cross our comparison test without any problems.
Saving master or Schluckspecht?
Whether much or little diesel goes through, the driver decides here. Who is on the road longer at speeds of 170 km/h on the motorway, you can expect over 10 litres per 100 km with usages. An SUV is and remains very heavy and bulky. Cosier excursions reward BMW X 3 x drive 30d and Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro, however, with a up to two litres less consumption. Still too much? Then, the respective two-litre diesel with 184 (BMW) and 170 PS are a good alternative. They are sufficiently strong and economical.
