Both the BMW X3 and the Audi Q5 have three engine options for drivers to choose from. However, when comparing their engines, the BMW X3 will give you more power and faster acceleration overall. Check it out:

Engine	Horsepower (hp)	Torque (lb-ft)
2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo	248 HP	258 lb-ft
3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo	382 HP	369 lb-ft
3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo	473 HP (up to 503 HP)	457 lb-ft
2.0L 4-cylinder	201 HP	236 lb-ft
2.0L 4-cylinder	261 HP	273 lb-ft
2.0L 4-cylinder +electric motor	362 HP	369 lb-ft

Both vehicles have great variety, but only one provides more horsepower, torque, and faster acceleration. If you want more from your engine, the X3 is what you need.

If you have a need for speed, the X3 and the Q5 are on your side. Both vehicles have great acceleration. In just a few seconds, no matter which engine you choose, you’ll easily accelerate to 60 miles per hour. Check out the acceleration of all six engines:

Engine	Horsepower
2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo	6 seconds
3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo	4.4 seconds
3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo	3.9 seconds
2.0L 4-cylinder	6.8 seconds
2.0L 4-cylinder	5.7 seconds
2.0L 4-cylinder +electric motor	5 seconds

Drive like the wind, knowing speed is at your fingertips. Overall, you’ll get better acceleration with any of the three BMW turbo engines. Your best option is the X3 M’s engine which offers acceleration from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds.

Make the time you spend doing the mundane more fun with the X3 or the Q5. The X3 includes BMW’s Intelligent Personal Assistant, which is an onboard assistant that gets smarter and more personalized with every use. The Q5, unfortunately, does not have a feature quite like this.

Driver-assistance features are prominent in both the X3 and the Q5. These features are essential to make all drivers feel safe and secure on the road. Check out some of the features the X3 and the Q5 have in common:

• Lane Departure Warning
• Active Blind Spot Detection
• Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation
• Available Active Park Distance Control

These are just a few of the wide variety of safety and security features that will help you get to your destination safely every time. The BMW X3 offers a Driver Assistance Professional Package and Parking Assistance Package, which are great additions. The Q5 does not offer safety features as their own separate packages.

The BMW X3 and the Audi Q5 have multiple stylistic choices so you can customize exactly how you want your vehicle to look. The BMW offers two standard colors and nine other exciting metallic options. The Audi offers eight paint options overall. They both X3 has three sizes of wheels—19-inch, 20-inch, or 21-inch— to choose from, while the Q5 offers a bit less with two options: 19-inch or 20- inch wheels.

The X3 also offers a variety of upholstery and trim options. There are four Sensatec upholstery and four Vernasca Leather colorways. There are also four trim options for your vehicle’s interior look. The Q5 is more limited, offering four different leather color options. While both models will have you driving in style, you’ll enjoy a bit more freedom to express yourself with the number of choices that come with the BMW X3.

A unique option you’ll get with the BMW X3 is that you can choose between two different design options. The X3 offers drivers a bold exterior with the xLine option and a strong athletic look with the M Sport. While the Q5 has great exterior and interior design options, it does not offer a choice of which overall design you want for your vehicle.

The xLine design features Satin Aluminum exterior trim, 19-inch Y-spoke Ferric Grey Wheels, and Satin Aluminum roof rails. The M Sport or Motorsport Form design scheme features include a Shadowline exterior trim, 19-inch M Y-spoke bi-color Midnight Grey Wheels, and High-gloss Shadowline roof rails.