2005 Audi Allroad vs. 2003 BMW X5
To start off, 2005 Audi Allroad is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi Allroad is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi Allroad (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2003 BMW X5. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi Allroad should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X5 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Audi Allroad.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW X5 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi Allroad. (381 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi Allroad.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi Allroad | 2003 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Allroad | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
