Verdict
At RM352,900 versus RM404,800, the Audi Q5 leaves RM51,900 in hand while giving you adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera and a 68-litre tank. The BMW X4 answers with more muscle — 249 hp and 350 Nm against 196 hp and 340 Nm — plus all-wheel drive, adaptive suspension and a quoted 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time. Practicality is close, with only 5 litres between their boots. This is mainly price and assistance kit versus performance and extra equipment.
Q5
Pick the Audi Q5 if you want the lower price, adaptive cruise control, surround-view camera and the slightly larger 68-litre fuel tank.
X4
Pick the BMW X4 if you want 249 hp, all-wheel drive, adaptive suspension, a panoramic sunroof and the quoted 6.3-second 0-100 km/h pace.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 RM352,900; BMW X4 RM404,800
- Output: Audi Q5 196 hp/340 Nm; BMW X4 249 hp/350 Nm
- Driveline: Audi Q5 front-wheel drive; BMW X4 all-wheel drive
- Gearbox: Audi Q5 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch; BMW X4 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic
- Size and boot: Audi Q5 4,717 mm long/520 litres; BMW X4 4,751 mm long/525 litres
- Cruise and camera: Audi Q5 adaptive cruise/surround view; BMW X4 passive cruise/reverse camera
Q5
- RM51,900 cheaper than the BMW X4
- Adaptive cruise control and surround-view camera are useful daily-driver kit
- Digital Matrix LED headlights, full OLED tail lights and front centre airbag
- Lower output: 196 hp and 340 Nm versus 249 hp and 350 Nm
- Front-wheel drive versus the BMW’s all-wheel drive
- No panoramic sunroof, head-up display or auto parking
X4
- Stronger engine figures, with 249 hp and 350 Nm
- All-wheel drive and adaptive suspension
- Adds panoramic sunroof, head-up display, auto parking and 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio
- Costs RM51,900 more than the Audi Q5
- Passive cruise control and reverse camera only, while the Audi gets adaptive cruise and surround view
- No front centre airbag or electric rear child locks listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 352,900✓ | RM 404,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged 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 | 196 hp | 249 hp✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 350 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| 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 | Front 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 | 1,669 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,817 mm | 2,864 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,890 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 245/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort 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 | Digital Matrix LED Headlights | 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 Driver's Memory Function | 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, 10-speaker Audi 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 434✓ | RM 439 |
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.
Q5 vs X4 FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 or BMW X4 better?
The BMW X4 is better for performance and extra equipment; the Audi Q5 is better for price, adaptive cruise control and surround-view parking. The gap is close on space, with 520 litres versus 525 litres of boot capacity.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X4 costs RM404,800 against the Audi Q5’s RM352,900, so the BMW is RM51,900 more expensive.
Which SUV is more practical?
They are very close. Both seat five and have 40:20:40 split rear seats. The Audi Q5 has a 520-litre boot, while the BMW X4 has 525 litres; the Audi has the larger fuel tank at 68 litres versus 65 litres.