Audi Q5 vs BMW X3 (2026)
Audi Q5 (₹65.55 Lakh – ₹70.73 Lakh) and BMW X3 (₹76.20 Lakh – ₹78.20 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi Q5 is more affordable — it starts ₹10.65 Lakh lower than the BMW X3.
- The Audi Q5 is the more powerful car, with 246 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q5 in short
The Q5 is Audi's midsize luxury SUV in India, priced ₹65.55 lakh (Premium Plus) to ₹70.73 lakh (Technology) — undercutting the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC by over ₹10 lakh at entry. Both variants run a 249 PS 2.0L TFSI petrol with quattro all-wheel drive standard. This is the 2021 facelift of the second-generation car, holding the value position while its German rivals moved to newer, pricier generations.
Full Q5 prices & variants →BMW X3 in short
The new-generation X3 launched in India in January 2025, and per BMW India's own pricing the 30 xDrive M Sport Pro petrol costs ₹76.20 lakh while the xDrive20d diesel costs ₹78.20 lakh — unusually, the diesel is the pricier car. Both are locally assembled with xDrive all-wheel drive standard. A cheaper xDrive20 petrol (around ₹69.90 lakh) exists but our sources conflict on its exact price, so it is held from the table. Rivals are the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5.
Full X3 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q5 or X3?
The Audi Q5 is more affordable — it starts ₹10.65 Lakh lower than the BMW X3. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q5 vs X3 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q5 — not yet tested; BMW X3 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q5 or the X3?
The Audi Q5 is more affordable — it starts ₹10.65 Lakh lower than the BMW X3. The Audi Q5 is the more powerful car, with 246 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.