Audi Q2 GA vs BMW X5 G05

Audi Q2

GA · 2016 – 2026

The first-generation Q2 (GA), Audi’s compact crossover.

BMW X5

G05 · 2018 – 2023

The fourth-generation X5 (G05), on the CLAR platform.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi Q2

Pick the GA for the compact, city-friendly Q2 with the smooth TFSI petrols — ideally a full-history example.

Best engine: The 30/35 TFSI (petrol).

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Pick this one if…

BMW X5

Pick the X5 for a luxurious cabin, strong engines and generous space in a large premium SUV.

Best engine: The xDrive30d (diesel) or xDrive40i (petrol).

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Performance

EA211 35 TFSI · Petrol vs B58 40i · Petrol

	Audi Q2	BMW X5
Power	150 hp	340 hp Winner
Torque	250 Nm	450 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	8,5 s	5,5 s Winner
Top speed	211 km/h	243 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	111,1 hp/t	159,3 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	128 g/km Winner	198 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,6 L/100km Winner	8,6 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi Q2	BMW X5
Boot	405 L	650 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.050 L	1.870 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,60 m	2,98 m Winner
Length	4,19 m	4,92 m
Ground clearance	14,7 cm	21,4 cm
Turning circle	11,1 m Winner	12,6 m
Towing capacity (braked)	1.600 kg	3.500 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Audi Q2	BMW X5
Platform	MQB A1 (transverse)	CLAR (longitudinal)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
Engine family	EA211 1.0/1.4/1.5 TFSI · EA288 2.0 TDI	B58 3.0 petrol · B57 3.0 diesel · 45e PHEV
Transmission	S tronic (DSG)	8-speed Steptronic
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d	Euro 6d-TEMP
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi Q2

DQ200 (7-speed dry DSG): mechatronics and clutch judder on early cars
MMI infotainment quirks on early cars
Water-pump/thermostat housing leak on EA211 petrols

BMW X5

Transfer case (xDrive) needs maintenance
Air suspension (if fitted)
Cooling system/EGR on diesels

Pros

Audi Q2

Compact and city-friendly
Good all-round visibility
Efficient TFSI engines

BMW X5

Luxurious, premium interior
Strong B57/B58 engines
Light, stiff CLAR body

Cons

Audi Q2

Firm ride
Small boot and dated early infotainment

BMW X5

High running costs
Air suspension & xDrive upkeep

Driving experience

Audi Q2

Comfortable, quiet and more premium than its size suggests. The Q2 steers accurately with light, consistent weighting, rides firmly but acceptably, and feels planted and easy to place. Front-drive versions are efficient; quattro adds strong traction on the 2.0-litre cars. The 1.5 TFSI is smooth and willing, the 2.0 TDI is the economical distance choice, and the 2.0 TFSI adds genuine pace. The S tronic is quick. It is a polished, techy small crossover that trades a little boot and rear space for a more premium feel than the T-Cross.

BMW X5

Luxurious, composed and surprisingly agile for its size. Steering is accurate and well-weighted, body control excellent, and the X5 hides its bulk through bends with real composure. xDrive delivers tenacious all-weather grip and a reassuringly planted feel. Air suspension, where fitted, spans cushioned to firmly controlled and irons out rough roads. The B58 petrols are smooth and muscular, the B57 diesels pull strongly and stay hushed, and the xDrive45e plug-in glides on electric power. The ZF 8-speed is quick, seamless and always in the right gear. Overall a polished, capable luxury SUV that feels smaller and sharper than it is.