x3 vs q5

jbinbi · 11-14-2011, 02:54 PM

did a search, no mention of q5 on this forum?'

anyway, curious if anyone drove q5 and could compare vs. x3? seats, space, driving impression, comfort, instruments, etc?

BIMMER UK 76 · 11-14-2011, 02:56 PM

Q5 mentioned hundreds of times

Q5 looks better, drives worse - simple

sfax · 11-14-2011, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbinbi

did a search, no mention of q5 on this forum?'

anyway, curious if anyone drove q5 and could compare vs. x3? seats, space, driving impression, comfort, instruments, etc?

Google "site:http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=310 q5"

You can't search only on Q5 as it's too few letters

ctski1 · 11-14-2011, 03:12 PM

...but since we're already here - The biggest problem with the Q5 for me is the interior. The ocean of buttons, including the volume knob is located around the shifter. Although nicely layed out, the quality of materials used is inferior to what BMW uses.
The 2.0T is very loud, 'buzzy' and exhibits a pronounced turbo lag (considering the direct injection, the lag should be minimal at worst).

colson79 · 11-14-2011, 03:15 PM

It's really personal preference. I drove just about 6 luxury SUV's and the Q5 was on the top of my list until I drove the X3. It was a nice vehicle but it didn't compare at all to the performance of the X3 35i. I liked how it looked at first but now I think it is kind of plain looking. I prefer the look of the X3.

greg2step · 11-14-2011, 03:19 PM

Q5 handling is bleh. either engine in the Q5 is similar performance to an x3 28i - the 35i will run circles around either Q5. For me the Q5 lost out over steering feel more than anything. I will once again use the analogy to my mother's Buick Enclave for the steering

ctski1 · 11-14-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by greg2step

Q5 handling is bleh. either engine in the Q5 is similar performance to an x3 28i - the 35i will run circles around either Q5. For me the Q5 lost out over steering feel more than anything. I will once again use the analogy to my mother's Buick Enclave for the steering

The drive is vastly different between the two. The steering of a BMW is legendary. The Q5 feels numb, with no feedback. In the X3, you know exactly what the front tires are doing at all times.

We should have a separate thread dedicated just to camparing the drive. lol

jbinbi · 11-14-2011, 03:28 PM

thanks. sorry about not finding it in the search. did not know about the 2 letter limit..

brissim · 11-14-2011, 03:34 PM

Fairly much agree with the comments here. Although in terms of looks - in my personal opinion while the interior is probably a touch better than the X3, the exterior is bland and uninteresting and looks like any number of other mid-sized SUVs from South Korea/Japan. In contrast, the X3 - along with Volvo's XC60 - have some character about them.

But cosmetics aside, the deciding factor in our mind was the drive in terms of ride, handling and performance. Just don't like double-clutch autos. And on top of this, the X3 has better fuel economy with the diesels and (at least in Australia) better resale.

Tony

sfax · 11-14-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jbinbi

thanks. sorry about not finding it in the search. did not know about the 2 letter limit..

A silly limit IMO given that this a two-letter X3 forum

Here are a selection of the Q5 Google results on x3.bimmers that I've read before

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=562356

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=574572

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=552866

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504737

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=593035

momo28 · 11-14-2011, 04:08 PM

Watch this video :

This helped me decide.

metsownyou · 11-14-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by momo28

Watch this video :

This helped me decide.

lol.

kolien · 11-14-2011, 05:00 PM

See also this post http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=574572

Contains this video (german only):

paul386 · 11-15-2011, 12:34 AM

For me... the "old school" shifter in the Q5 that blocked half of the console, the extremely lower resolution and smaller nav, less powerful engine(s), and poor handling did it for me. I really liked the matte trim in the Q5 and the seat colors. I also liked the sunroof and the back seats...

drunkntigr · 11-15-2011, 01:34 AM

The Q5 interior felt very feminine. The X3 felt very masculine, 'cleaner'. The Q5 also had a zillion options that gave me a headache.

GerryStjordal · 11-15-2011, 10:03 AM

Kind of funny to read similar thread on AudiWorld...

http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2810257

I trust you guys, so I'm gonna pick up my 2012 X3 on thursday :-)

ppb · 11-15-2011, 11:52 AM

I didn't even test drive Q5. The moment I saw how small Q5 is inside it went off the list. It's a great looking car but way too small for a family car we were looking for.

colson79 · 11-15-2011, 12:56 PM

I thought the interior of the Q5 was nice. Not particularly better than the X3 as a lot of reviews I read lead me to believe, but still nice. The one think I really didn't like about the interior of the Q5 was the mesh sunshade on the sun roof. It was a very sunny day during my test drive and that mesh shade let in way to much light.

teegee · 11-16-2011, 12:02 AM

Yep, I'd agree that the Q5 looks better than the X3, but small interior / fiddly buttons / Audi's love for cheap chrome fittings, combined with the X3's much better performance & driving feeling sold me. Easy choice.

BIMMER UK 76 · 11-16-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GerryStjordal

Kind of funny to read similar thread on AudiWorld...

http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2810257

I trust you guys, so I'm gonna pick up my 2012 X3 on thursday :-)

Interesting read but they didnt discuss the 20d vs audi 2.0l d and the performance difference is large (mpg, 0-60 and cO2) all in favour of bmw

Mako · 11-16-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

Q5 mentioned hundreds of times

Q5 looks better, drives worse - simple

actually, I park next to a Q5 at work all the time (on purpose) and I think the X3 (35i M Sport) looks BETTER than the Q5, the Q5 is too rounded in my opinion.

colson79 · 11-16-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mako

actually, I park next to a Q5 at work all the time (on purpose) and I think the X3 (35i M Sport) looks BETTER than the Q5, the Q5 is too rounded in my opinion.

+1 I think the X3 looks better too. Much more muscular looking.

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ctski1 Private 4 Rep 82 Posts Drives: e92 328, 2017 X1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	...but since we're already here - The biggest problem with the Q5 for me is the interior. The ocean of buttons, including the volume knob is located around the shifter. Although nicely layed out, the quality of materials used is inferior to what BMW uses. The 2.0T is very loud, 'buzzy' and exhibits a pronounced turbo lag (considering the direct injection, the lag should be minimal at worst).
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colson79 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i DSB Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	It's really personal preference. I drove just about 6 luxury SUV's and the Q5 was on the top of my list until I drove the X3. It was a nice vehicle but it didn't compare at all to the performance of the X3 35i. I liked how it looked at first but now I think it is kind of plain looking. I prefer the look of the X3. __________________ 2012 X3 35i \| Deep Sea Blue \| Oyster \| Packages \| Sports \| Cold Weather \| Cold Weather 2 \| Premium \| Technology \| Premium Sound
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jbinbi Private First Class 36 Rep 109 Posts Drives: X3 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NE USA iTrader: (0)	thanks. sorry about not finding it in the search. did not know about the 2 letter limit..
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brissim Lieutenant 86 Rep 510 Posts Drives: X3 30d (2011 F25) - now sold Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Fairly much agree with the comments here. Although in terms of looks - in my personal opinion while the interior is probably a touch better than the X3, the exterior is bland and uninteresting and looks like any number of other mid-sized SUVs from South Korea/Japan. In contrast, the X3 - along with Volvo's XC60 - have some character about them. But cosmetics aside, the deciding factor in our mind was the drive in terms of ride, handling and performance. Just don't like double-clutch autos. And on top of this, the X3 has better fuel economy with the diesels and (at least in Australia) better resale. Tony
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momo28 Private 2 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Watch this video : This helped me decide.
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kolien Private 7 Rep 54 Posts Drives: BMW X3 3.0d (F25) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	See also this post http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=574572 Contains this video (german only):
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paul386 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i Jet Black Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	For me... the "old school" shifter in the Q5 that blocked half of the console, the extremely lower resolution and smaller nav, less powerful engine(s), and poor handling did it for me. I really liked the matte trim in the Q5 and the seat colors. I also liked the sunroof and the back seats...
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drunkntigr Private 8 Rep 51 Posts Drives: bmw x3 m-sport 2011 carbon bla Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: melbourne iTrader: (0)	The Q5 interior felt very feminine. The X3 felt very masculine, 'cleaner'. The Q5 also had a zillion options that gave me a headache.
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GerryStjordal New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 2.0D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Stjørdal iTrader: (0)	Kind of funny to read similar thread on AudiWorld... http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2810257 I trust you guys, so I'm gonna pick up my 2012 X3 on thursday :-) Last edited by GerryStjordal; 11-15-2011 at 12:02 PM..
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ppb New Member 3 Rep 21 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I didn't even test drive Q5. The moment I saw how small Q5 is inside it went off the list. It's a great looking car but way too small for a family car we were looking for.
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colson79 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i DSB Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	I thought the interior of the Q5 was nice. Not particularly better than the X3 as a lot of reviews I read lead me to believe, but still nice. The one think I really didn't like about the interior of the Q5 was the mesh sunshade on the sun roof. It was a very sunny day during my test drive and that mesh shade let in way to much light. __________________ 2012 X3 35i \| Deep Sea Blue \| Oyster \| Packages \| Sports \| Cold Weather \| Cold Weather 2 \| Premium \| Technology \| Premium Sound
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teegee New Member 3 Rep 15 Posts Drives: F25 35i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tokyo iTrader: (0)	Yep, I'd agree that the Q5 looks better than the X3, but small interior / fiddly buttons / Audi's love for cheap chrome fittings, combined with the X3's much better performance & driving feeling sold me. Easy choice.
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