BMW X3 vs Audi Q5: Safety Behind the Wheel
When choosing an SUV for you and your family, safety is a top concern. The 2021 BMW X3 and Audi Q5 both share some success on this front. Each vehicle has a 5-star National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) overall safety rating, making them competent on the road and safe for you and your passengers.
Driver assistance is always welcome, and the BMW X3 and its Audi counterpart provide plenty of active safety features. You'll be more aware of the roads around you in the BMW X3 with a standard Rear-View Camera. Only the BMW X3 comes with the Active Driving Assistant, which includes a suite of enhanced safety features.
- Frontal Collision Warning
- Active Blind Spot Detection
- Lane Departure Warning
Deluxe Interior: Style & Technology
As luxury vehicles, the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 are on top of their style game. You'll find these to be some of the best-dressed vehicles around. Dark Oak Wood inlays are standard in the BMW, while the Audi has beautiful Dark Brown Walnut Wood accents of its own.
The center stacks house your most important controls. In both SUVs, they're slanted toward the driver to improve ergonomics and keep everything at your fingertips.
Multimedia screens are quite large-up to 10.25 inches in the BMW and 10.1 inches in the Audi. When you're out on the road, greater visibility is always a good thing, meaning the larger screen in the BMW X3 is a key advantage over that of the Audi Q5.
An All-Star Luxury SUV Performance
So, which vehicle offers a more potent performance? There's not much daylight between the 2021 BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in that regard. The 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine in the BMW produces a robust 248 horsepower. You'll see comparable output from the Audi Q5 model's 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder as well.
In a compact luxury crossover, that's more than enough power to put a smile on your face. When you need to use that power efficiently, the BMW X3 houses an 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission, as opposed to the 7-speed transmission found in the Audi Q5.
When it comes to efficiency, this BMW SAV® puts in solid figures. An EPA-estimated 29 highway MPG will help you cut down on stops at the gas station!* Fuel economy in the Audi is fair, with an EPA-estimated 28 highway MPG rating.
Should I Choose the BMW X3 or Audi Q5?
As you can see from our 2021 BMW X3 vs. Audi Q5 comparison, these two luxury SUVs are competitive in their segment. Shoppers across the areas of Canonsburg, Pittsburgh, and Uniontown, PA, will find a lot to like in both.
In several key categories, the BMW X3 stands tall as a quality luxury vehicle that you and your family can enjoy. The fuel economy, safety scores, and high-tech convenience of the BMW X3 really help set it apart. If you value these qualities, schedule a test drive at Bobby Rahal BMW of South Hills today!
* Preliminary EPA-estimated figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on speed, driving habits, trip length and driving conditions; actual mileage may be lower. Note for MPGe: All data are provisional and subject to official confirmation. The provisional power consumption figures have been calculated based on the ECE test cycle.
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As luxury vehicles, the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 are on top of their style game. You'll find these to be some of the best-dressed vehicles around. Dark Oak Wood inlays are standard in the BMW, while the Audi has beautiful Dark Brown Walnut Wood accents of its own.
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