All-new Audi Q5 vs BMW X3 comparison REVIEW! Which is the better SUV? (2026)

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This is our in-depth comparison review of the all-new Audi Q5 vs BMW X3. Which is the better SUV? (2026). We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology. 00:00 Audi Q5 or BMW X3? 01:39 Length and suspension 02:31 Rear comparison 03:46 Engines and AWD system 05:24 Door sounds 05:36 Interior quality Audi Q5 06:31 Cockpit Audi Q5 11:14 Rear seats Audi Q5 12:54 Rear seats BMW X3 14:28 Interior quality BMW X3 15:17 Cockpit BMW X3 20:23 Key fob and trunk comparison 20:51 Trunk Audi Q5 23:30 Trunk BMW X3 24:55 Driving Audi Q5 29:16 Autobahn acceleration Audi Q5 34:31 Driving BMW X3 39:29 Agile driving BMW X3 41:48 Autobahn acceleration BMW X3 46:18 Brand bias? 47:16 Consumption mpg economy 47:58 Engine and transmission difference 48:32 Price 49:21 Audi or BMW which one to take? Data & facts: Audi Q5 vs BMW X3 comparison Matrix LED both optional Length Q5 4,72 m 186” X3 4,76 m 187“ 18-21“ wheels Q5 Tambora Grey s-line exterior/interior Suspension Q5 Base suspension or fixed sports suspension stiffer setup (Standard SQ5), both with frequency adaptive dampers Optional (or Northern America standard for SQ5) adaptive air suspension up to 6 cm travel adjustment X3 Tanzanite Blue Suspension X3 Base suspension, M Sport suspension or adaptive suspension or adaptive M suspension optional So Q5 offers air suspension, X3 not Q5 interior 12“ instruments 14,5“ infotainment Android Automotive 11“ passenger display optional optional HUD Base seat in animal/leatherette mix or Sport seats (Standard S-line or SQ5) in fabric or animal/leatherette mix or Dinamica microfibre/animal mix X3 interior 12,3“ instruments 15“ (14,9“) infotainment Optional HUD Econeer seating 100 % recycling standard in Europe Optional Veganza high grade leatherette in 3 colors Optional still animal skin available M Sport: Veganza/Alcantara Mix Vegan steering wheel standard, M Sport steering animal Trunk Q5 520 l X3 570 l Engines Q5 All engines MHEV in EU 1,7 kWh battery gross, recuperation up to 25 kW Northern America no MHEV 2.0 TFSI 204 hp FWD/AWD 8,6 s / 7,2 s NA: 268 hp 5.8 s 2.0 TFSI PHEV 26 gross 21 kWh net 295/360 hp 2.0 TDI 204 hp AWD 7,4 s 3.0 V6 TFSI 367 hp AWD SQ5 4,5 s X3 Petrol (MHEV) 20 xDrive 2,0 4-cylinder 210 hp 7,8 s (0-100 kmh) Petrol (MHEV) 30 xDrive 2,0 4-cylinder 255 hp 6,0 s (0-60 mph) M Performance M50 xDrive (MHEV) 3,0 6-cylinder, 398 hp EU 4,6 s kmh, 393 hp US 4,4 s mph PHEV 30e xDrive 2,0 4-cylinder 300 hp 6,2 s Double battery size now 20,4 kWh net, 11 kW AC charging PHEV not in US Diesel (all MHEV) 20 xDrive 2,0 4-cylinder 200 hp 7,7 s 3,0 l 6-cyl diesel 40d 303 hp 5,4 s Prices Q5 From 50.000 pounds or 52.000 Euro, high spec 76.000 Euro SQ5 85.500 Euro Sportback + 2.500 Euro Test vehicle: 80.000 Euro X3 Price 58.000 Euro 20 xDrive - 66.000 PHEV - 83.000 M50 (without extras), around 90.000 M50 full spec US starts 50.000 USD, M50 64.000 Test vehicle: 76.000 Euro #audi #bmw ►Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/user/autogefuehl?sub_confirmation=1 ►Also subscribe to our YouTube shorts channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thomasautogefuhl?sub_confirmation=1 ►Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok @autogefuehl ►Sustainability in the automotive industry documentary: https://youtu.be/-8gNXlRGngA?si=bCdeJZORRHNcVmV2 Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. Since there can be sponsored messages or product integration from partners, which are clearly and transparently pointed out, for legal reasons the videos are marked with the YouTube standard info message that a video contains advertising or product placements. WATCH OUT FOR SPAM/FAKE ACCOUNTS. Across YouTube/Whatsapp/Telegram etc., you'll find fake accounts taking the identity of original channels or people claiming to work on the behalf of original channels, they sometimes even use the same profile pic, similar names and include a telephone number in the name or their comments, trying to get you to message them on Whatsapp or Telegram. DO NOT MESSAGE THEM, they are trying to get your personal details, bank accounts etc. and in the end, they will ask for money or they will misuse your bank account. They promise you giveaways, prices, payment etc. Do not fall for these cheap tricks and PLEASE HELP everyone and MARK THEIR MESSAGES and their whole accounts/channels as Spam and/or report their telephone numbers/Whatsapp to the police. We from Autogefuehl will never ask for your bank details. Check out our original channel marked with the verified badge. We do have other official channels, so you can identify them and also subscribe if you like e.g. in your native language. French & Arabic are translated using Dubly.AI. Try it for free here: https://go.dubly.ai/autogefuehl