This is really a difficult choice. Audi Q5L compares BMW X3 in depth, who is more suitable for you?

Many consumers have a "luxury car dream" when they are young. After all, most people can't refuse the charm of luxury brands. Therefore, when the business is successful, it is difficult to refuse a luxury brand car that can make the whole family sit comfortably and has good comprehensive product strength. Many luxury brands have launched medium-sized SUVs, and it is this market that they are interested in.

BMW's X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC are representative models of luxury brand medium-sized SUVs. With its strong appearance and luxury brand endorsement, it is also a must-see option for many consumers in the selection process. So which of these two cars is more suitable for you? Let's compare the two from many angles.

Appearance contrast

First of all, in terms of vehicle appearance, X3 has typical BMW family characteristics, but it has become more fashionable in details, especially the wide body with the latest keys and the larger three-dimensional air intake grille, which makes this car look more recognizable, but also has a thicker body shape and a unique sports painting visual effect of SUV models. Especially for vehicles with the latest keys, the front and rear bumpers are not only three-dimensional, but also look more sporty.

Coming to the side of the car body, the length, width and height of the domestic BMW X3 are 4737/18911689 mm respectively, and the wheelbase length is 2864mm, which is the same as that of the overseas version. Compared with competing products, the side of BMW X3 body still shows a strong sports effect, and the waistline is designed in front and back sections, layered up and down, which makes the body look heavy. BMW has always paid attention to the driving experience, and the front and rear tire sizes are different, with the tire size of 245/45 R20 and the tire size of 275/40 R20.

The tail shape of the BMW X3 still reflects the sense of movement, and the exterior of the taillight is blackened, which looks more 3D. Exhaust is a bilateral layout, and the sense of strength is prominent.

In appearance, Audi Q5L offers two design styles, but the advantage is that the price of the two versions is the same. As for which one looks good, it depends on their own aesthetics. The dynamic mesh is a black honeycomb, which looks more sporty; Elegant type adopts straight waterfall line, which is more beautiful. LED headlights are standard in the whole system, but except for the top-mounted models, other models can only achieve the matrix effect through optional installation. If there are higher requirements for lighting effect, optional matrix headlights will be provided later.

Although Audi Q5L is said to be an extended version, its size will not be too amazing. Its length, width and height are 4770× 1893× 1667 mm respectively, and its wheelbase is 2907 mm ... The side view is very calm, the rearview mirror adopts two-color treatment, the waistline spreads from the front of the car to the bottom of the car, and it is equipped with aluminum alloy wheels with the size of 19 inches, which is relatively low-key (optional).

On the tail side, the exhaust decoration on the left and right sides has a small detail, and the middle choice is divided into two, which looks like a design with two sides and four exits. Taillights are still the mainstream trend, and silver decorative strips are connected below.

Appearance summary: the temperament of the two cars is fundamentally different. Q5L is full of mechanical, masculine, rational and restrained, while X3 is delicate, comfortable and petty. It can be said that Q5L is relatively straight, while X3 can be eaten by both men and women. 400,000 luxury car users are more likely to find X3' s exquisite and elegant life scenes, while Q5L is somewhat "cold" and "hard".

Internal contrast

When entering the car, the overall design of the interior allows people to recognize the brand identity at a glance, and the dashboard tilts slightly to the driver's side, but it will not affect the operation of the co-pilot. In terms of materials, BMW X3 uses soft materials in a large area; Although the seat is imitation leather, it is made of Sensatec2.0 synthetic leather. The more popular explanation is that it takes into account the touch of leather, but it is more environmentally friendly and breathable, and the seat cushion is also very thick. The front driver and co-pilot seats focus on support, while the rear seats take into account better wrapping, which is in line with the tonality of BMW brand.

12.3 inch full LCD instrument panel has a simple interface design, and the three-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in leather, which gives a good grip. 12.3-inch central control multimedia screen adopts horizontal screen design, which supports car networking and OTA upgrade function. Mobile Internet also supports Apple CarPlay and Baidu CarLife, and the voice control function is quite practical.

In terms of function configuration, front and rear parking radar, reversing image, cruise control, tire pressure display, automatic parking, uphill assist, steep slope descent and other functions are standard; The driving assistance function only includes front collision warning and active braking; Functions such as parallel line assistance and lane departure warning are optional, depending on individual needs.

Entering the car, there is a saying that Audi Q5L has a certain gap with BMW X3 in luxury, but the interior materials can reflect the luxury side. A large area is wrapped with soft materials, and some areas are covered with decorative plates similar to carbon fiber, which further increases the sports effect of the interior.

On the other hand, it is the sense of science and technology created by the interior. 12.3 "full LCD dashboard has rich display functions, and 10. 1 inch central control large screen has the function of car networking, which supports the interconnection of Apple CarPlay mobile phones and is enough for daily use. In terms of function configuration, front and rear radars, reversing images, cruise control, automatic parking, panoramic sunroof, keyless entry of the whole vehicle and other functions are all equipped; Front seat heating supports electric adjustment, with seat heating, such as seat ventilation, main driver seat memory, B&; O the stereo needs to be installed later.

In addition, the Audi Q5L also has a slot-in addition to the traditional skill of "exposing the cigarette lighter" on the center console, this Q5L is also littered with three small open-air storage slots, which looks quite unplanned. I feel that the engineer just feels that "it's all empty anyway, so it's better to dig a hole to decorate things." Comparatively speaking, the surface of X3' s center console looks fresh and atmospheric, not only the physical buttons are within reach, but also the storage space distribution is more concentrated and reasonable.

However, in terms of the comfort of the front seats, the Q5L pulled back a game, and the Q5L top model provided leather seats, while the X3 was all imitation leather. Maybe it's psychological. The cortex of Q5L really feels more delicate than X3. Although both cars provide leg rest, the width of the seat cushion is not short, and both provide electric adjustment, heating and memory of the main driving position of the front seat, Q5L's co-pilot has four-way lumbar support adjustment, which is slightly superior in function.

Interior summary: Although Audi Q5L has said a lot, it is evaluated from the standpoint of objective three parties. Personally and not objectively, to be honest, I prefer Audi's cockpit style. Concise, atmospheric, cold and full of mechanical sense, every detail reveals the typical rigor and performance of German cars.

Dynamic contrast

In terms of power, the BMW X3 is equipped with a 2.0T engine, but the entry-level 25i version is low-power adjustment, and the 30i version is high-power adjustment. The version we test drive is powerful. The maximum power 185kW, maximum torque 350n·m and maximum horsepower 252Ps of the 2.0T engine. The transmission part is matched with ZF 8AT automatic manual transmission. It is officially claimed that the acceleration time is 6.8 seconds, and the engine can explode the maximum torque at 1450rpm, and the dynamic response is relatively rapid.

The chassis suspension part adopts front McPherson independent suspension and rear multi-link independent suspension; Although BMW X3 is an SUV, its overall handling performance is still the top level in its class. Coupled with xDrive timely four-wheel drive system, its power performance is more stable. The comprehensive fuel consumption of WLTC is 8.7L/ 100km. Combined with the dynamic parameters, this fuel consumption is acceptable.

In terms of power, the Audi Q5L is a 2.0T high-power version (252 horsepower), which is one of the advantages of the Audi Q5L. The 40T-2.0T low-power engine has the maximum power 140kW, the maximum torque of 320n·m and the maximum horsepower 190Ps, matching the 7-speed wet dual clutch. The official nominal acceleration is only 9 seconds, and the power is sufficient.

In terms of chassis suspension, Audi Q5L adopts front and rear multi-link structure, and the whole system is equipped with timely four-wheel drive system with multi-plate clutch structure as standard, which can provide vehicle stability and enhance the ability to get out of trouble. Compared with Q5' s full-time four-wheel drive generation, the current Audi Q5L has relatively low fuel consumption. The comprehensive fuel consumption of NEDC is 7.2L/ 100km, and the average fuel consumption in urban areas fluctuates around 9L, further reducing the use cost.

The driving quality of the whole vehicle is relatively balanced, and the handling is different from that of the BMW X3, but the chassis is solid and steady, the suspension and filtration are completely bumpy, and the dual-clutch transmission efficiency is high, so the engine can burst into the maximum torque at 1450 rpm, and the push-back feeling is quite strong.

Compared with Q5L, X3 has a slight advantage in brand, design, interior decoration, human-computer interaction and 8AT. However, Q5L is better than the overall driving sense and the richness of configuration at the same price. For these two cars of about 400,000, the additional configurations of Audi Q5L include 360 full-shadow, active braking, lane keeping, adaptive cruise, automatic parking, side pedals and other dry goods configurations. If you choose to install it, it will cost at least tens of thousands according to the market price of BBA.

Although the Q5L is not perfect, it is indeed the cleanest, freshest, most interesting and passionate SUV with a class of 300,000-400,000, which is more suitable for users who need driving control. X3' s products are more balanced, more exquisite in appearance and interior, and seem to be more popular with users.

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