2018 Audi Q5 vs. 2018 BMW X5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Audi Q5 and 2018 BMW X5 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Audi Q5 and the 2018 BMW X5.
In comparing the 2018 Audi Q5's and the 2018 BMW X5's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Audi Q5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The 2018 BMW X5 has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Audi Q5's and the 2018 BMW X5's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Audi Q5 is a better car than the 2018 BMW X5.
Pricing: A used 2018 Audi Q5 ranges from $16,998 to $28,437 while a used 2018 BMW X5 is priced between $20,137 to $35,497.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Audi Q5 loses 53.6 percent of its value and the 2018 BMW X5 loses 55 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Audi Q5 retains 1.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 BMW X5.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi Q5 is 8.1 out of 10 while the BMW X5's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Audi Q5 being ranked 9 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the BMW X5 being ranked 21 out of 68.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi Q5 is 8.1 out of 10. For the BMW X5 the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the BMW X5 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Audi Q5.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Audi Q5’s base engine makes 252 horsepower, and the 2018 BMW X5 base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Q5 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. The X5 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 560 miles.This gives the 2018 Audi Q5 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 BMW X5 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2018 Audi Q5 has higher safety ratings than the 2018 BMW X5, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$41,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$41,146
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,355 - $54,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$57,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$59,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$39,035 - $105,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,922
Price Range:
$16,998 - $28,437
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$24,585
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$20,268 - $35,179
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
385
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77,833
# Good or Great Deals:
115
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,689
Price Range:
$20,137 - $35,497
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$32,210
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$20,650 - $46,727
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
222
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
83,016
# Good or Great Deals:
86
Audi Q5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Audi Q5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.7 - 7.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 BMW X5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.9 - 7.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
13.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1 - 22.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.9 - 13.6
Audi Q5 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 3Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
19 out of / 64Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 68Ranking
28 out of / 68Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 68Ranking
34 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 68Ranking
53 out of / 68BMW X5 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 25Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 25Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
37 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
49 out of / 64Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2018 Audi Q5 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige
2018 BMW X5 Trim Levels
sDrive35i, xDrive35d, xDrive35i, xDrive50i
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
252 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
300 foot-lbs @ 1200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 27 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
426 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
403 / 560 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
26.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
60.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
35.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
76.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
141.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4045 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
183.6 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4625 lbs
Width:
86 inches
Height:
69.4 inches
Length:
193.2 inches
Wheelbase:
115.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Moonlight Blue Metallic / Navarra Blue Metallic / Utopia Blue Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Green
Azores Green Metallic
Red
Matador Red Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Ibis White
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Azurite Black Metallic / Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black / Ruby Black Metallic
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic
Gray
Atlas Cedar Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Pearl Silver Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Nougat Brown
Gray
Rock Gray/Black
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige/Black / Terra
Black
Black
Brown
Amaro Brown / Criollo Brown / Mocha / Nutmeg
Gray
Ivory White/Black / Taupe
White
Smoke White
