Verdict
At RM421,990, the Audi Q5 Sportback costs RM15,190 more than the RM406,800 BMW X4, but it brings 268 hp and 400 Nm against 249 hp and 350 Nm, plus adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera and a front-centre airbag. The BMW counters with Malaysian CKD assembly, a 2,864-mm wheelbase, 525-litre boot and panoramic sunroof; those are useful advantages for buyers carrying people and luggage. Its 6.3-second 0-100 km/h claim is the only acceleration figure available, while the Audi has the stronger output figures on paper. Choose by space and driver-assistance priorities, not badge.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you want 268 hp, 400 Nm, adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera.
Pick the BMW X4 if you want the lower entry price, 336 mm longer wheelbase, panoramic sunroof and automatic parking.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990; BMW X4 RM406,800.
- Power and torque: Audi Q5 Sportback 268 hp and 400 Nm; BMW X4 249 hp and 350 Nm.
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 Sportback 2,528 mm; BMW X4 2,864 mm.
- Boot space: Audi Q5 Sportback 515 litres; BMW X4 525 litres.
- Cruise control: Audi Q5 Sportback adaptive cruise control; BMW X4 passive cruise control.
- Parking assistance: Audi Q5 Sportback surround-view camera with no auto parking; BMW X4 reverse camera with parallel and perpendicular auto parking.
Q5 Sportback
- 268 hp and 400 Nm, versus 249 hp and 350 Nm.
- Adaptive cruise control and surround-view camera.
- Matrix LED headlamps, OLED tail lights and ventilated front seats.
- Costs RM15,190 more.
- 2,528-mm wheelbase is 336 mm shorter and its boot is 10 litres smaller.
- No panoramic sunroof or automatic parking.
X4
- RM406,800 price and Malaysian CKD assembly.
- 2,864-mm wheelbase and 525-litre boot.
- Panoramic sunroof, automatic parking and five-year extended warranty.
- 19 hp and 50 Nm down on the Audi.
- Passive cruise control instead of adaptive cruise control.
- No front-centre airbag, and only a reverse camera versus the Audi's surround-view system.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM421,990 | RM406,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 268 hp✓ | 249 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.2 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 240 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 192 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,918 mm |
| Height | 1,641 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,528 mm | 2,864 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,890 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 515 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 245/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | S Sport Suspension | Adaptive Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Collision Prevention |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (464 Watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Digital Key | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Auto-dimming Mirrors |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Q5 Sportback vs X4 FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 Sportback or BMW X4 better?
The Audi Q5 Sportback is better equipped for driver assistance, with adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera, and has 268 hp and 400 Nm. The BMW X4 is the better choice for a longer 2,864-mm wheelbase, 525-litre boot, sunroof and lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 Sportback costs RM421,990 and the BMW X4 costs RM406,800, so the Audi is RM15,190 more expensive.
Which is easier to park, the Audi Q5 Sportback or BMW X4?
The Audi Q5 Sportback gives the driver a surround-view camera and six front and six rear parking sensors. The BMW X4 has a reverse camera and can park itself in parallel and perpendicular spaces.
