The 2020 BMW X3 vs the 2020 Audi Q5: The Experts at BMW of Freehold Weigh in on This Clash of the Titans
The BMW X3 and the Audi Q5 have been fierce competitors for a while. Both vehicles have waged some epic battles for the attention of many Old Bridge, NJ customers. The X3 and the Q5 have both consistently give drivers wonderful performance, capability, and utility over the years, and both of them are certainly a worthy drive, but have you ever wondered which option actually had the advantage? We often get questions about this subject at our dealership. The experts at BMW of Freehold, located at 4225 US Highway 9 in Freehold, NJ, are here to weigh on what we believe is the right choice. Are you curious about what other BMW models we carry? Take a moment to check out our new BMW inventory.
Comparing the Utility of the 2020 BMW X3 and the 2020 Audi Q5
A big selling point of the BMW Sports Activity Vehicle® (SAV) and the Audi SUV lineups are the fact that they will be able to cater to all your driving needs. This means that the Howell, NJ customer who needs to toggle back-and-forth between carrying people and cargo can do it with aplomb. This is one of the main reasons that the interest in these types of vehicles has exploded. They can be extremely versatile and be a jack-of-all trades, of sorts. As a proud New Jersey BMW dealer, we take great pride in the ability of a BMW SAV to be there for you in the way that type of vehicle should. In this case, the BMW X3 stands out against the Audi Q5. The X3 has an impressive 62.7 cubic feet of cargo room, as compared to 53.1 for the Audi Q5. This is a huge amount of space. With the X3, you could certainly take a lot more things with you on vacation, or a camping trip, than you could with the Q5. Both vehicles do have standard power tailgates to make loading and unloading cargo much easier. When the X3 and Q5 are properly equipped, both have a maximum towing capacity of 4,400-pounds.
Putting the Performance of the 2020 BMW X3 and 2020 Audi Q5 Head-to-Head
If you're a Toms River, NJ driver considering a luxury vehicle, chances are that performance is probably important to you. BMW and Audi have both been standard bearers when it comes to luxury performance in today's modern driving landscape. If you want a vehicle that will hug corners and make you breathless with smooth acceleration, then BMW and Audi are both brands you strongly want to consider. Even in the realm of a BMW SAV and an Audi SUV, performance doesn't fall by the wayside. Both brands believe that, just because a vehicle is designed to meet your passenger and cargo needs, doesn't mean it shouldn't be fun to drive. In this area, the BMW X3 is a clear winner over the Audi Q5. At first glance, it seems like it might be close. The X3 has a standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that generates 248 horsepower, while the Audi Q5 also has a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that can put out 248 horsepower. However, that engine is the only one that Audi Q5 offers. The 2020 BMW X3 also comes available with a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline-six (I6) engine that can deliver an amazing 355 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Both vehicles come standard with all-wheel drive, which is sure to delight many Jackson, NJ customer who want a vehicle that can assist them when the snow hits the area.
The Winner is: the 2020 BMW X3
Performance and utility are two of the most important features that many drivers look for when they shop for these types of vehicles. While the Audi Q5 is a high-quality luxury SUV, with many great features, it falls short of the 2020 BMW X3 in these crucial categories. You can schedule a test drive of the X3 with one of the sales consultants at BMW of Freehold, in Freehold, NJ, or, if you are interested in buying or leasing one, you can complete our online finance application and one of the finance professionals at our dealership will be in touch with you to discuss your financing goals.
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