Verdict
The Audi Q5 costs RM25,900 less at RM352,900 and carries a lower RM434 annual road tax, so it is the easier entry into this pair for buyers who want a petrol SUV with a 68-litre tank. But the BMW iX3 brings a 113.4-kWh battery, claimed 726-km range, 400-kW DC charging and 463 hp from two motors for RM378,800. Its 2,897-mm wheelbase is also 80 mm longer, while both retain a useful 520-litre boot. The iX3 is the more capable, better-equipped choice if home or public charging suits your routine.
Pick the Audi Q5 if the RM25,900 saving, RM434 annual road tax and petrol refuelling suit your ownership routine better.
Pick the BMW iX3 if you want 463 hp, 645 Nm, a claimed 726-km EV range and 400-kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 RM352,900; BMW iX3 RM378,800.
- Road tax per year: Audi Q5 RM434; BMW iX3 RM765.
- Powertrain output: Audi Q5 196 hp and 340 Nm; BMW iX3 463 hp and 645 Nm.
- Driveline: Audi Q5 front-wheel drive; BMW iX3 all-wheel drive.
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 2,817 mm; BMW iX3 2,897 mm.
- Wheels: Audi Q5 19-inch alloys; BMW iX3 22-inch alloys.
Q5
- RM25,900 lower purchase price.
- RM331 lower annual road tax.
- Digital Matrix LED headlamps and OLED tail lights.
- 196 hp and 340 Nm trail the iX3's 463 hp and 645 Nm.
- Front-wheel drive versus the iX3's all-wheel drive.
- No panoramic sunroof, head-up display or automated parking system.
iX3
- 463 hp, 645 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 113.4-kWh battery with claimed 726-km range and 400-kW DC charging.
- Panoramic sunroof, head-up display and Remote Control Parking.
- Costs RM25,900 more than the Q5.
- RM765 annual road tax is RM331 higher than the Q5's.
- 2,285-kg kerb weight.
What the Q5 has over the iX3
What the iX3 has over the Q5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The iX3's wheelbase is 80 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM352,900✓ | RM378,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434✓ | RM765 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM3,605/mo✓ | RM3,865/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM9,489✓ | RM10,097 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,388 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.94 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM61,248 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 5.2 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 20 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 6th-generation BMW eDrive, 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 196 hp at 4,300 rpm | — |
| Torque | 340 Nm at 2,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 463 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 645 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 113.4 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 726 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 400 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,782 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,817 mm | 2,897 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,285 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 255/35R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 275/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | — |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 20 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 14 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Hungary (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 22" Alloys (9J) |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 22" Alloys (9.5J) |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Matrix LED Headlights | LED, with High-beam Assistant |
| 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 Driver's Memory Function | M Sport Seats, Power Adjustable with Driver Memory |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | 3-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, with Climate Comfort Glazing |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Wireless Charger, 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Ambient Light |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 10-speaker Audi Sound System | Harman Kardon 13 Speakers (430W); 17.9" Central Display + 43.3" Panoramic Vision, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Comfort Access) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Digital Key | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Parking Assistant Professional with Remote Control Parking |
| 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 | — | Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included; Drive Recorder and Remote Theft Recorder; Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | RM399,800 with 5-year extended warranty and service package |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Q5 vs iX3 FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 or BMW iX3 better?
The BMW iX3 is the stronger all-round technical choice, with 463 hp, 645 Nm, all-wheel drive, a claimed 726-km range and 400-kW DC charging. The Audi Q5 makes more sense if its RM25,900 lower price and petrol powertrain are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX3 costs RM378,800, which is RM25,900 more than the Audi Q5 at RM352,900. Its annual road tax is also RM765 versus RM434 for the Q5.
Which has the better practical space and equipment?
Both have five seats and a 520-litre boot. The iX3 has the longer 2,897-mm wheelbase, a panoramic sunroof, head-up display and Parking Assistant Professional, while the Q5 has Digital Matrix LED headlamps and OLED tail lights.
How long does charging take?
The iX3's 113.4 kWh battery takes about 5.2 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 400 kW peak.
