Head to head
BMW X3 vs Audi Q5
Two of the most compared cars by Irish buyers importing from Japan. Here is how they stack up at Japanese auctions right now.
BMW X3
Audi Q5| BMW X3 | Audi Q5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | SUVs & crossovers | SUVs & crossovers |
| Median auction price | €5,342 | €8,431 |
| Typical range | €2,282–€13,689 | €2,977–€13,383 |
| Sold at auction (3 months) | 627 | 367 |
| Median mileage | 78k km | 71k km |
| Graded 4 or better | 77% | 82% |
| Import duty | 10% | 10% |
The verdict
On price, the BMW X3 is the cheaper buy at auction right now. Choose the BMW X3 if: a mid-size premium suv and a strong alternative to the q5. Choose the Audi Q5 if: a premium mid-size suv with quattro all-wheel drive.
BMW X3
The X3 (G01) is spacious and dynamic, and Japanese examples are frequently fully specced.
Audi Q5
The Q5 is refined and practical, and Japanese examples are often low mileage with quattro all-wheel drive.