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Originally Posted by bimmr
I know this is a BMW forum and most of us here are most likley to be on BMW side. But how would you compare BMW X1 vs Q5.
I came across a few sites that compare X3 vs Q5, and it's true. I felt they are in the same tier also
However, when it comes to price. A full loaded X1 is very close to a decently-loaded Q5 (at least here in Canada). - I am not looking fancy features, but something like nav, sunroof, xenon lights are pretty standard to me.
What you guys think? Some of you here might say "BMW" is luxury brand and Audi is not. Well, Audi is not bad from my perspective. it might not be in the same tier as BMW in terms of luxury...
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My wife has a 2012 Q5 2.0 Premium Plus and I've got a 2014 sDrive 2.8 so I feel well qualified to comment. The quality of materials (carpet / plastics) in the Q5 is a notch (or two) above the X1. The X1 has a superior sat/nav system (larger screen, non-subscrtion traffic). The Q5 sunroof has a perforated sunshade, so it really sucks in the Texas summer. The Q5 has the X1 beat in terms of throttle response and steering feel (though my X1 has the electric power steering). The X1 is definitely faster and feels like more of a driver's car. The feel/power of the X1s brakes are better than the Q5. You get a power tailgate with the Q5, but not with the X1. The base Q5 stereo sounds better to me than the base system in the X1. In terms of passenger room, they both seem about the same. In the Q5 you get rear A/C vents, but not with the X1. In the USA, awd, leather and power seats are standard in the Q5, but pricey options on the X1. In the Q5, you can now get the sport package (sport seats, paddle shifters, 3 spoke wheel, Audi drive select) for a very reasonable $750, where to get the sport seats in an X1 you are looking at a minimum of $1900 (Sport Line). The X1 averages about 5 mpg more than the Q5. The Q5 comes standard with privacy glass, where that isn't even an option with the X1.