Comments on: BMWBLOG Audi Q5 Test Drive: Does the X3 stand a chance?

By: Thefundu

Thefundu — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:08:00 +0000

One thing I really like about you guys is that, you people tend to compare cars as they are. Even though this blog is based on only BMWs, but still you guys tested Q5 and told that it’s a good choice. Thumbs up for you Horatiu.

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By: Photo Comparison: 2011 BMW X3 vs. Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK | 2011 BMW X3 - BMW Canada

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:59:24 +0000

[...] has come. How will the new BMW X3, the second generation premium compact SAV, stack up against the Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLK, two of the leaders in this premium [...]

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:52:39 +0000

yeah + it’s an Audi…so I woudln’t want to own one without a http://carassistants.com subscription.

By: Photo Comparison: 2011 BMW X3 vs. Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Photo Comparison: 2011 BMW X3 vs. Audi Q5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:39:26 +0000

[...] has come. How will the new BMW X3, the second generation premium compact SAV, stack up against the Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLK, two of the leaders in this premium [...]

By: Jacques

Jacques — Thu, 13 May 2010 06:16:14 +0000

The Q5 beats the current X3 hands down. The car drives like a dream. Test-drove the 2.0 FSi 155KW mutitronic. It pulls like a rocket. Considering buying one. Something that BMW can learn from Audi is to do something about the Dash. The BMW one is very, very boring. The Audi dash looks very impressive with a nice radio with a big colour screen. It gives you lots of information. It is not optional like in the BM. It even has a SD card slot for MP3 music files. I just hope BMW gives us something nice with the new X3 and not something like the X1.

By: nick

nick — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:18:20 +0000

the x3 is sooo NOT a BMW!!!
A BMW is goodlooking, modern, and has an awesome and sleek interior.
the x3 is none of them, so its not a BMW.

P.S. Great review.

By: Babken

Babken — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:50:23 +0000

Это все на основе того, что БМВ – лидер своего сегмента по обьему продаж, а мерседес и ауди борятся за второе место. Потребитель никогда не купит плохую машину. А любая модель БМВ – это произведение искусства и безоговорочный законодатель в своем классе.

By: Babken

Babken — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:45:47 +0000

viper,
Upcoming X3 is brilliant, X5 is super, X6 is uber. GLK is pathetic, ML is rubbish, GL is shit. Therefore,
BMW eats mercedes for breakfast just like I’ve just slapped you in your pathetic face.

By: BeжливыйCнaйпep

BeжливыйCнaйпep — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:03:11 +0000

Хорошо написано. А это все на основе личного опыта?Позвольте поинтересоваться :)

By: Peggi

Peggi — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:12:06 +0000

I agree…the actually look of the car is holding me back…still leaning to the X3…but that could change

By: kcsnayud

kcsnayud — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:41:07 +0000

GET THE 2010 X3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: AlexGP

AlexGP — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:35:47 +0000

I am glad I found this article, as I am a longtime BMW fan and owner, but I am considering the Q5. I actually own a first-generation X5 3.0 with Sports Pacakage, bought in 2001 and treated like a jewel. The car is a looker and has not given me any major trouble at all. But it is now 8 years old and I never had a car for this long (am afraid it will be worth little as trade-in if I wait another year or two). I am considering the Q5 because it is in my price range (which, loaded, is similar to what I paid for on the X5). Should I go for the Q5 or should I wait for the 2010 X3?

By: Otto

Otto — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:38:03 +0000

Right, so why didn’t you mention that the Q5 doesn’t share its platform with a Porsche model, as the Cayenne does with the Q7 and the Touareg, which imao looks much closer to the Porsche than the Audi. And by the way, Audi claims that albeit Q7 and Touareg share the same platform, there’s only 10% of the parts in common. And what a surprise that a SUV released 5 years after the X3 tops it in every way. Make a test drive of a MB GLK and you’d be amazed how it tops the X3 too.

By: ferrarifan

ferrarifan — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:45:17 +0000

good job!

this blog would bring in more readers if it gives out good and unbiased reviews like this. i’m one of those.

By: Horatiu B.

Horatiu B. — Tue, 12 May 2009 03:56:34 +0000

@Otto: With another VW model...the conclusion was implied earlier in the sentence.

By: Otto

Otto — Tue, 12 May 2009 03:53:58 +0000

“…the Q5 does not share the platform with another model…”
The Audi Q5 DOES share the B8 platform with the Audi A4, just like the MB GLK and C Class share the same platform.

By: Horatiu B.

Horatiu B. — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:51:44 +0000

@BA: I honestly have no doubt that the new X3 will rock it, judging from some renderings, it is quite attractive, reminding us of a smaller, but distinctive X5.

By growing in size, it will appeal to even more people. Add the 3.0 twin-turbo, a 2.0 l diesel and a hybrid engine, and you have a winner.

@Alex, and yes, you’re right, I would still buy the new X3 before the Q5…I guess I can say I’m biased there :)

By: L1ndja

L1ndja — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:47:42 +0000

@viper: Dont agree with you dude, the only ugly/boring car bmw has produced is the X3,the X5 is gorges and the X6 is probably one of the best cars out there in terms of looks.I for myself dont really like the Q7 neither the GL theyre just to big,the Q5 looks a lot better on the front but at the back it isnt so good..Bmw 4Life.

By: BA

BA — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:57:37 +0000

Great article Horatiu!

I live in Chicago and am a bimmer fan/owner and just last week saw the Black Q5 in person. Audi’s road map for design is definitely challenging BMW on day-to-day basis. Overall, I like the solid look of the Q5 and it draws upon a working look with clean lines. The next-gen X3 will definitely need to have a stand-out design to compete.