Audi Q5 Hybrid vs. BMW X5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi Q5 Hybrid and 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 Audi Q5 Hybrid and the BMW X5.
When comparing the Audi Q5 Hybrid's and the BMW X5's specifications and ratings, the Audi Q5 Hybrid has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The BMW X5 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi Q5 Hybrid's and the BMW X5's specifications and ratings, the BMW X5 is a better car than the Audi Q5 Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi Q5 Hybrid’s base engine makes 245 horsepower, and the BMW X5 base engine makes 308 horsepower. The Q5 Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 570 miles. The X5 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles.This gives the Audi Q5 Hybrid the advantage in fuel efficiency and the BMW X5 the advantage in maximum range. The Q5 Hybrid uses gasoline, and the X5 uses electricity, gasoline, gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW X5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Audi Q5 Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The BMW X5 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
52500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
62100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
64271
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
52235 - 77200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
88279
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17012
Price Range:
11833 - 22990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
21764
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
17012 - 25726
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Audi Q5 Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
BMW X5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi Q5 Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW X5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.0545486638438686
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.379569373442889
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 9.4
Audi Q5 Hybrid Rankings
Not yet available
BMW X5 Rankings
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26 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Audi Q5 Hybrid Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Prestige
BMW X5 Trim Levels
xDrive40e
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 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:
245 hp @ 4300 rpm
Torque:
480 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
440 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
308 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
332 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 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):
24 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
456 / 570 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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 / 25 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
529 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Gasoline, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
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:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
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:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
29.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
130.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Cargo Space:
34.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
72.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4453 lbs
Width:
82.2 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
182.6 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5220 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:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
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 / Scuba Blue Metallic / Utopia Blue Metallic
Gray
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect / Florett Silver Metallic / Lava Gray Pearl Effect / Monsoon Gray Metallic
Silver
Cuvee Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic
Gray
Dark Graphite Metallic / Mineral Silver Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Pistachio Beige
Black
Black / Black with Alabaster White / Black with Cloud Gray / Black with Cognac
Brown
Chestnut Brown
Gray
Titanium Gray
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige/Black / Terra
Black
Black
Brown
Mocha
Gray
Ivory White/Black
White
Ivory White
