If you’re searching for a brand-new luxury SUV, two of the best options on the market today are the 2023 BMW X3 and the 2023 Audi Q5. Both SUVs are good choices, but we recommend the X3 because it performs and works better and has more features.
If you’re interested in the X3, you’ll be happy to know that it will soon be available at Motorwerks BMW. Once it arrives at our dealership, you can take it for a test drive.
Learning about each feature will be useful if you’re still undecided between the X3 and the Q5. This X3 vs. Q5 comparison can help you make an informed decision.
The X3’s interior is elegant, functional, and composed of high-quality materials. It features faux wood trims that feel and look authentic. Adding to the opulent character of the cabin are the elegant dashboard and door panels, as well as the aluminum trims.
The Q5’s interior is also filled with high-end amenities and has enough room for four persons. However, if you want more great options, you must get the more expensive variants.
The X3 and the Q5 have top-notch features that can improve your daily commute. Regardless of which BMW SUV model you choose, you’ll get a lot of great features as standard. These include keyless entry, Bluetooth connectivity, steering-wheel-mounted controls, and automatic climate control.
However, if you compare the X3 and the Q5, you will discover some significant disparities.
These are some of the features of the X3:
On the other hand, the Q5 has the following standard features:
You can see from the lists above that the BMW SUV has better features than the Q5. But if you want more features for the Q5, you will have to pay more.
When you compare the BMW Q3 and the Audi Q5, you’ll see that the two vehicles also differ in performance. Even though the Q5 has a strong engine, the BMW has better standard features.
Base models of the X3 have a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 248 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Also available is a more powerful 3.0-liter six-cylinder BMW M TwinPower Turbo engine. It produces 473 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque.
The Q5’s 1.0-liter four-cylinder engine produces 236 pound-feet of torque and 201 horsepower. Another option is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder plug-in hybrid engine with 362 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque.
The X3 offers a handy set of safety features. Automated emergency braking with frontal collision warning and lane departure warning are among them. Optional driver aids, such as adaptive cruise control, are also available.
The Q5 has automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and forward-collision warning. You must purchase the more expensive models if you want extra safety features.
Don’t hesitate to call or visit Motorwerks BMW in Bloomington, MN, if you have questions about the 2023 BMW X3. Our experts are more than happy to answer your questions.
