2024 BMW X5 vs. 2023 Audi Q5

Right off the bat, the 2024 BMW X5 has more options for you to really narrow down what ideal model you have in mind. With these BMW SUV models, you’re choosing from 3 drivetrain variants to determine the exact performance you’d like in White Rock, NM, whereas the 2023 Audi Q5 plays it safe with the same engine across the board and only offering 2 drivetrain types. See the selection here:  

2024 BMW X5

• Core Models: X5 sDrive40i & xDrive 40i
• Electrified: X5 xDrive50e
• BMW M: X5 M60i
• BMW M: X5 M Competiton 

2023 Audi Q5

• Premium
• Premium Plus
• Prestige

New BMW X5 vs. Audi Q5 – Standard Performance 

Variety is always nice to have, but chances are you already know which performance you want. If you want a gas-powered model, these Audi vs. BMW lineups start with gas-powered models, but once again, the 2024 BMW X5 stands out with its higher horsepower and torque. What this really means is that even if you go with one of the entry-level models, you’ll enjoy the high-end performance in the X5, whereas the Q5’s specs are nowhere near that level the BMW SUV upholds:  

2024 BMW X5 xDrive40i

• 3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine
• 375 hp
• 398 lb-ft of torque

2023 Audi Q5 40 TFSI quattro® S tronic®

• 2.0L 4-cylinder engine
• 201 hp
• 236 lb-ft of torque

New BMW X5 vs. Audi Q5 – Plug-In Hybrid Performance

What if you want more efficiency and electric performance in Durango, CO? Same story once again: the BMW X5 xDrive50e Plug-In Hybrid churns an additional significant amount of power that the Audi Q5 PHEV just can’t compete with:

2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e Plug-In Hybrid

• 3.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine with integrated electric motor
• 483 hp
• 516 lb-ft of torque

2023 Audi Q5 PHEV

• 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with electric motor
• 362 hp
• 369 lb-ft of torque

And yes, those Audi Q5 PHEV specs are as high as it goes for the lineup. For the BMW SUV, there are still more selection, as you recall from earlier, so you will also have the BMW-exclusive M models to choose from. With the X5 M Competition model, the power will be pushed all the way to 617 hp thanks to the 4.4L BMW M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine paired with latest 48V mild-hybrid technology! 

Compare the BMW X5 Models at Santa Fe BMW

Simply put, the BMW X5 delivers the high-end performance that you would expect from luxury vehicles while the Audi Q5 has a lot of work to do. Find the whole 2024 X5 lineup in Santa Fe when you shop from Santa Fe BMW! Be sure to look at our specials and apply for financing online!