BMW X3 xDrive20d Expedition (Diesel) vs Audi Q5 Diesel 3.0 TDi vs Mercedes M-Class Diesel 250 CDI Comparison

Updated: 14, Oct, 2015 03:06 AM

	BMW X3 xDrive20d Expedition (Diesel) Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 49,99,000 * Delhi. May vary. Discontinued POPULARITY This week: 5 views All time: 9660 views	Audi Q5 Diesel 3.0 TDi Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 56,37,000 * Delhi. May vary. Discontinued POPULARITY This week: 16 views All time: 20558 views	Mercedes M-Class Diesel 250 CDI Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 54,80,000 * Delhi. May vary. Discontinued POPULARITY This week: 25 views All time: 8468 views
QUICK FACTS & INFORMATION
	Car Type
	SUV	SUV	SUV
	Fuel Type
	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
	ARAI Mileage (Certified)
	18.56 kmpl	NA	NA
	Official Tagline
	Next Challenge, Please	NA	For Those in Control
	Availability Status in India
	Discontinued	NA	NA
	Top Speed
	210	225	210
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
	Drivetrain
	Four Wheel Drive (4x4)	NA	4MATIC All Wheel Drive System (AWD)
	CO2 emissions in g/km
	142.62	NA	NA
	Automatic Start/Stop Function
		NA	NA
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	1995 cc	NA	2143 cc
	Dynamic Power Split
		NA	NA
	Gearbox Type
	Automatic	NA	NA
	Number of Gears
	8-Speed Automatic Gearbox	NA	7G-TRONIC PLUS, 7-Speed Automatic Gearbox
	Engine Details
	BMW TwinPower Turbo Diesel Engine	2967cc, V6, TDi	NA
	Maximum Power
	190 HP @ 4000 rpm	240 Bhp @ 4000 rpm	203 Bhp @ 4200 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	500 Nm @ 1500 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
	Driving Modes
	BMW Driving Experience Control (Modes : ECOPRO, Comfort, Sport)	NA	NA
	Number of Cylinders
	4	NA	4
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
	Rain Sensing Wipers

	Rear Washer & Wiper
			NA
	Remote Boot Release

	Remote Fuel Filler

	Keyless Entry
		NA	NA
	Ashtray
		NA	Yes (Smokers Package)
	Rear Seat (Split)
	Yes (Rear Backrest, Foldable & 60:40 Dividable)	NA	NA
	Audible Headlight-on Reminder
		NA	NA
	Key In Reminder
		NA	NA
	Vanity mirror
	Yes (Driver & Co-Driver)	NA	NA
	MID (Multi Information Display)
	Yes (iDrive With 6.4" Display, CD Drive & Controller With Direct Menu Control Buttons)	NA	NA
	Steering Mounted Controls

	Air Conditioner
	Yes (Automatic) (Dual Zone Climate Control With Extended Contents With Active Carbon Microfilter)	Climate Control	Yes (THERMATIC Automatic climate control)
	Power Windows
	Yes (Front & Rear)
	Rear AC Vents

	Power Steering
		Power	Yes (Tilt)
	Cruise Control
	Yes (With Braking Function)	NA	NA
ACTIVE & PASSIVE SAFETY FEATURES
	Seatbelt Reminder
		NA	NA
	Side Impact Protection System (SIPS)
		NA	NA
	Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
		NA	NA
	Front Seatbelt Pre-Tensioner
	Yes (Pyrotechnic Belt Tensioners & Belt Force Limiters In The Front)	NA	NA
	First-aid kit
		NA	NA
	Crash Sensor
		NA	NA
	Rear Seat Belts
	Yes (3-Point ELR)	3	NA
	Hill Descent Control
		NA	NA
	Park Distance Control (PDC)
	Yes (Front & Rear)	NA	NA
	Airbags
	Yes (Airbags For Driver & Front Passenger, Head airbags At Front & Rear, Side Airbags For Driver & Front Passenger)	8	Yes (2 adaptive front airbags, Sidebags in front (thorax/pelvis), Driver kneebags, 2 large window bags in rear)
	Parking Sensors
			Yes (Active Parking Assist)
	Front Seat Belts
	Yes (3-Point ELR)	NA	NA
	Warning Triangle
		NA	NA
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
	Overall Height
	1678 mm	1653 mm	1796 mm
	Overall Length
	4657 mm	4629 mm	4804 mm
	Ground Clearance
	212 mm	165.00 mm	NA
	Turning Radius
	5.8 metres	NA	5.9 metres
	Wheelbase
	2810 mm	2807.0 mm	2915 mm
	Overall Width
	1881 mm	1880 mm	2141 mm
PERFORMANCE & MILEAGE
	0-100 kmph
	8.1 seconds	6.50 seconds	9 seconds
	Mileage (Highway)
	15 kmpl (approx.)	15.0 kmpl (approx.)	NA
	Mileage (City)
	11 kmpl (approx.)	11.00 kmpl (approx.)	NA
EXTERIOR FEATURES
	Body Coloured Bumpers

	Tinted Glass

	Headlight Washer
		NA	NA
	Panoramic roof
		NA	NA
	Outside Rear-view Mirrors
	Yes (Electrically Foldable With Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function)	Driver Side Electric	Yes (Electrically folding)
BRAKES & SUSPENSION
	Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
		NA	NA
	Brake Energy Regeneration
		NA	NA
	Dynamic Damper Control
		NA	NA
	Dynamic Braking
		NA	NA
	Front Suspension
	Double Joint thrust rod with coil over struts	NA	Double Wishbone With Coil Springs, Steel suspension with selective damping system
	Rear Suspension
	Double Joint thrust rod with coil over struts	NA	4-link rear axle, Steel suspension with selective damping system
	Rear Brakes
	Disc	NA	Disc
	Front Brakes
	Ventilated Disc	NA	Disc
INTERIOR FEATURES
	Sunvisor with Ticket Holder
	Yes (Driver & Co-Driver)	NA	NA
	Integrated Front Headrest
	Yes (Active Front Headrests)	NA	NA
	Child Seat Mounting Provisions
	Yes (ISOFIX Child Seat Mounting, Rear Outward Seats)	NA	NA
	Chrome Inside Rear View Mirror
	Yes (With Automatic Anti-Dazzle Function)	NA	NA
	Cigarette Lighter
		NA	NA
	Rear Sunshade
	Yes (Mechanical Roller Sunblinds For Rear Side Windows)	NA	NA
	Sunroof
			Yes (Electric sliding sunroof)
	Leather Steering/Gear knob
		NA	NA
INFOTAINMENT
	USB Compatibility
		NA
	DVD Playback
		NA	NA
	MP3 Playback
		NA
	CD Player
		NA	Yes (6 CD changer)
	GPS Navigation System
		NA
	Number of Speakers
	9	NA	NA
	Bluetooth Compatibility
	Yes (Extented Bluetooth Connectivity With Audio Streaming)	NA
	Music System
	Yes (HiFi Loudspeaker System)	CD, MP3 player	Yes (Infotainment System - AUDIO 20 with ergonomic central controller)
CAPACITY
	Boot Space
	485 litres	NA	690 litres
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	67 litres	72.00 litres	70 litres
	Number of Seating Rows
	2 Rows	NA	2 Rows
	Number of Doors
	5 Doors	NA	5 Doors
	Seating Capacity
	5 (2 + 3)	5	5 (2 + 3)
BRAKING & TRACTION
	Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

	Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)

	Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

	Traction Control
	Yes (Dynamic Traction Control)
	Brake Assist
		NA
LOCKS & SECURITY
	Engine Immobilizer
	Yes (Electronic Vehicle Immobilizer)	NA	NA
	Child-Protection Door Locks
		NA	NA
	Central Locking
		Remote	NA
WHEELS & TYRES
	Alloy Wheels

	Runflat tyres with Runflat indicator
	Yes (With Reinforced Walls)	NA	NA
	Tubeless Tyres
		NA
	Rear Tyre
	225/60 R17	NA	NA
	Front Tyre
	225/60 R17	NA	NA
	Wheels
	17" Light Alloy Wheels Y-Spoke 305	NA	18-inch 10-spoke light alloy wheels
SEATS & UPHOLSTERY
	Folding Rear Seats

	Lumbar Support
	Yes (Driver & Co-Driver)	NA	Yes (4-way lumbar support)
	Rear Headrest (Adjustable)
		NA	NA
	Front Headrest (Adjustable)
		NA	NA
	Driver Seat Adjustment
	Yes (Electric Seat Adjustment For Driver & Passenger With Memory Function For Driver Seat)	Manual	Yes (Electrically adjustable front row seats)
	Leather Seats
	Yes (Sensatec Beige / Black)	Optional	Yes (Artico Leather Upholstery with top stitching)
	Rear Centre Armrest
	Yes (With Cup Holders)	With Cup Holder	NA
INSTRUMENTATION
	Tachometer

	Trip Distance
		2	2
	Digital Clock
		NA	NA
	Door Ajar Warning
		NA	NA
	Average Fuel Consumption
		NA	NA
	Low Fuel Warning
		NA	NA
	Average Speed
		NA	NA
	Parking Brake Indicator
	Yes (Electronic Parking Brake With Auto Hold)	NA	NA
	Programmed Service Reminder
	Yes (BMW Condition Based Service) (Intelligent Maintenance System)	NA	NA
LIGHTING
	Darkness Sensing Headlamps

	Front Fog Lights
	Yes (LED Fog Lights With Reflection Technique)
	ORVM Turn Indicators

	LED Tail light
		NA	Yes (Tail lights featuring LED fibre-optic technology)
	DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
		NA	Yes (LED)
	Interior Room Lamp
	Yes (Ambient Footwell, Stack Storage Compartment, Map Pocket Light)	NA	Yes (Ambient Lighting)
	Xenon Headlamps
	Yes (Bi-Xenon Headlights With 4 LED Illuminated Rings For Side Lights, Daytime Driving Lights, Including Automatic Beam Throw Control & Rear Lights With LED Arrays)