If you’re in the market for a sleek, luxurious compact SUV, the 2025 Audi Q5 answers the call. Compared to competitors such as the BMW X3, this Audi model shines with impeccable exterior and interior styling, multiple robust engine choices, and a diverse family of trims. Audi Santa Monica compares these two models in detail.
Power and Performance
Both the Audi and BMW brands are well regarded in the category of power and performance, but when you measure the Audi Q5 against the BMW X3, the former comes out easily ahead. Whereas the BMW X3 offers just one engine, which produces 255 horsepower and a 6.0-second zero to 60 time, this new Audi SUV boasts three powertrains, giving you a range of choices. Its most powerful setup delivers 268 horsepower and zero to 60 mph in just 5.8 seconds.
Trim Choices
The subject of choice also applies to these vehicles’ trim families. The BMW X3 is available in just one trim, while the Audi Q5 furnishes three. So instead of being forced to take what the BMW X3 offers and then needing to add expensive options, the Audi Q5 trim lineup represents three different “menus” of standard features. Moreover, several of its amenities—for example, a Bang & Olufsen® sound system and noise-reducing, dual-pane acoustic front window glass – aren’t offered at all by the BMW model.
Interior and Exterior Styling
Climb inside the Audi Q5 cabin and you’ll be struck by its combination of comfort, roominess, and top-quality materials. On the other hand, while by no means lacking in overall quality, the BMW X3 does have some weak spots—for example, its door plastics. On the outside, things are more subjective, but you might agree that the exterior styling of the BMW model is an acquired taste. On the other hand, when you lay eyes on the Audi Q5 at our Santa Monica, CA, Audi dealership, you’ll see an SUV that chooses timeless, understated class over splashiness.
Test the 2025 Audi Q5 Firsthand
Get prequalified for Audi finance online and take the first step towards owning the scintillating 2025 Audi Q5. The Audi Santa Monica team knows you’ll be thrilled with this luxury compact SUV’s winning combination of inspiring performance, top-quality trims, and classy styling. Contact us to schedule a test drive today!