What is better than BMW x3 or Audi K5. Comparison Audi Q5 and BMW X3

BMW X3 is the newest representative of the compact premium segment, its sales in Russia began only on November 11. And a lot of questions arose to him, the answers to which we wanted to get on our roads. And a couple of people took another relatively fresh competitor - Audi Q5. Both cars - with gasoline 249-strong motors, automatic boxes and full drive.

Drying or modesty?

Audi changed to us literally at the last moment - instead of the Sport line, we received Q5 performed by Design without a Line pack. Therefore, Q5, and even in silver metallic, it looks neutral - many probably do not distinguish it from the predecessor. BMW, on the contrary, with a package M Sport protrudes the muscles - aggressive body kit, black wheels with peeling blue brake calipers, painted arches expansion and M logos on the front wings are noticeably different from the base machines.

A similar story and with the interior - in the X3 immediately enough sports chairs, which will certainly remind of each extra kilogram. But the landing does not appeal, as well as the materials of the finish, although in general the punctors enough enough: the glove box is too small, the passenger cannot block or unlock the doors - the buttons to the right, as, for example, the 5th series, there is no, you need to pull For the rod. Low and places for the placement of small things on the central tunnel. A wireless charging is combined with telephony and fastening in a box-armrest and costs 34 thousand rubles. And the BMW will put these m-rolls thick with Baton sausages?

On the Audi tunnel there is a movable wireless charging bath, and the cup holders can be equipped with heating and cooling. This, of course, is also available for extra charge, but in general, the space is organized better in Q5 than in x3. Side support rollers on seats are placed, and light finish makes the salon visually spacious. But this is an illusion - there are no more places.

Electronic foci

The main thing is that it is knocked out of the overall picture - the MMI Navigation Plus multimedia complex screen. Not only looks alien, so according to modern standards, it is already too small and has no control of presses or gestures. You need to rewind the music track - please keep the button. And in general, everyone has to do in the old man, clicking the puck on the tunnel. And if you want to hang yourself or passengers, you can try to ask the address of the destination destination in the navigation system - speech recognition works no matter, so do not be surprised when Susanin will send you to hell on the horns. So you can safely refuse a very expensive option - MMI Navigation Plus with a touchpad on a tunnel costs 180 thousand rubles. And also to Q5, the old "volophilixvagenovskaya" story was switched and the story - when the engine is turned off / ignition, the buttons stop working on the steering wheel.

The Audi salon visually seems more spacious due to the low front panel. For extra charge in BMW and Audi, you will install everything that your heart - powerful audio systems, advanced communication complexes, projection screens, driver assistance systems, ventilation chairs

The same "curve" voice entering the address - and in BMW, although the complex itself is much more modern and more convenient here. And it is strange - in smartphones, voice control works without any problems. However, with the rest of the teams the system copes normally. And surcharges for the management of gestures and navigating Professional with a hard disk and a 9-inch display BMW asks a much more modest - 76 thousand in total.

Fidelity Traditions

Interestingly, X3 many confused with ... x5! So the maximum tariff was rolled out on the wash, although Audi was rated by middle grid. For a mistake, we, of course, indicated, but the administrator had to go out, reach the back door and make sure it is really X3. The similarity with the older model is manifested in motion and this is not a compliment by no means - with the same width with Q5 "X" is perceived much more cumbersome. Massive front racks and small windshield Make carefully maneuvering in the snow dumped by snow or in close alleys. With Audi, it's easier to come true, and the steering wheel is easier here, which should come to the taste for women.

The doors of the Audi completely cover the thresholds, and the BMW will have to wipe them with the pants with an inattentive landing

BMW is generally gone and emotionally - faster reacts to steering steering and gas, and a two-liter turbo engine and sounds good, and pulls more than the engine of the same volume in Q5. What is interesting, fuel consumption in X3 in the same conditions approximately as a liter-one and a half less - in the region of 11.5 l / 100 km. And the 8-speed automatic machine is much preferable in traffic jams - like Audi neither beats with the settings of their robots, but in the Moscow traffic, small twrenches and delay annoy. And x3 is very quiet - in Q5 more noise from the road.

And it's surprising that Audi with optional pneumatic suspension is not too comfortable than BMW with more stringent M-shock absorbers! Yes, according to the waves and smallness of the Q5, the stellet is soft-soft, but with sharp irregularities like the joints, pneumatic pneumatic, pneumobalones do not know how to cope. X3, on the contrary, will not disregard each crack, but with the growth of speed "smoothes" the road, and the energy intensity allows not too ceremony with a broken asphalt. Of course, with a correction for 20-inch wheels.

Sports seats X3 hint that the driver should be in shape. Q5 is more liberal to figure. The Audi seats of the second row have longitudinal adjustment, but with any scenario in BMW there is more space for the legs. And for the head too. Both crossovers can be equipped with a three-zone climate and heated rear seats. Everyone has it - iSOFIX fastenings For 2 children's chairs

So our fears arising in Portugal confirmed only in part - shaking in X3 will strain only at urban speeds, but you can abandon the M-package with a sports suspension and order a smaller wheel. And in Q5, it is hardly worth paying extra for the pneumatic balloons - even in the Dynamic mode, the car still remains flabby, and they add a little comfort. The main advantage is the ability to raise Q5 on off-road, but what happens when did it take a normal four-wheel drive?

In Russia, Q5 is offered only with the Quattro Ultra transmission. Now Q5 does not constant four-wheel drive with inter-axis differential, and the connected rear axle. And it is clearly visible and felt - first rows front. So forget to please yourself with driving on a snow-covered platform - there is also an ESP to the end does not turn off. About "Baemwish" xDrive can not say anything but delight. Oh, and who thought of the shift of both crossovers in the unsuccessful tires for the Eurozyme? They are absolutely helpless in such conditions!

Winter features

The test successfully coincided with powerful snowfalls in Moscow - in the snowdrifts we, of course, were not stuck, despite the modest capabilities of the tires that are suitable only for asphalt. Yet four-wheel drive, whatever it is, there is a four-wheel drive. But "got out" other unpleasant features. BMW has a lot of snow at the left rack - a huge dead zone is formed. You can activate the automatic switching on the heating of the seats and the steering wheel at the specified minimum temperature. But what programmer did you think to include in the reading code of the temperature sensors ... overboard? In the end, you drive along the way to the gas station, the salon has long been warm, sitting in the car, and everything includes the system again. What for?

Sad statistics

Do not faint - the price of Q5 2.0 TFSI (this is the only engine offered in the Russian market) begin with 3,050,000 rubles, and most of the options are essentially useless. But even a reasonable set of equipment will easily increase the price of up to 3.5 million rubles. A similar story and from BMW - a basic 184-strong crossover costs 2,950,000 rubles, a 249-strong option is available from 3,270,000 rubles, and our Machine with M Sport Launch is 3,970,000 rubles.

Yes, for this money BMW X3 and Audi Q5 will have everything you need and even more, but for 3.8-4 million you can buy already X5 and Q7! Let B. basic equipmentBut this is a completely different level of comfort and status. It is not surprising that Q7 is sold by almost 30% better than Q5, and X5 replays the "ha-third" in 2 more than once. Of course, X3 is just starting his way, and more affordable cars from Kaliningrad will soon appear. But it seems to remain x3 and Q5 in the shade of senior models.

However, it is not related to our test, but it is clear to say that better - Audi Q5 or BMW X3 - we can not. We definitely recommend BMW with active drivers with its cool engine and incendiary. Those who are not too important the transmission, and who confuses the "pressure" in the cabin and close chairs x3, can pay attention to Q5 with its "air" interior adjustable by the second next and convenient trunk. And soon we take another pair of premium segment - new Volvo. XC60 and Cadillac XT5. Suddenly one of them will come to the title of the best compact crossover!

Great confrontation continues. Three famous German companies continue to gonfish leadership automotive market. Since their founding of the Mercedes (component of the Concern Daimlerag), BMW and Audi (currently in Volkswagengroup) lead a fierce struggle for the right to be known in Germany. Sometimes it seems that world domination in the automotive industry is less interested in the fact of the championship over their countrymen.

Currently leading motorists from Bavaria Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW). They are pursued by manufacturers from Ingolstadt, Audi Company, third place at Mercedes-Benz.The last time the master from Stuttgart made a sharp spot in the sales of cars of their brand. In terms of last year's implementation, Mercedes walked around its countrymen and close to rivals.

Description of models

All three cars belong to the premium class of compact crossovers.

The first generation of Audi Q5 lasted on the market since 2008 to the present and enjoyed good popularity. The new generation was presented on autumn autowner in Paris in 2016. In the guise of the second version it is easy to find out family traits Audi family. At the same time, the exterior of the car, especially his front part modified. I also want to note the increase in the dimensions of the machine compared to the previous option. Clearance - 199 mm, which can be regulated depending on road Conditions With the help of a pneumatic suspension by 60 mm.

The model is made in fashionable for real generations of sports-style crossovers. Dynamism and expression prevails in the exterior. Impressive new grille: large, chrome and similar lining on windows fog lights. KU 5 is a reduced copy of his older brother Q 7.

New versions of almost all marks follow the example of our beautiful half - drop their weight. "Lose", in pursuit of less fuel consumption and improvement of high-speed indicators, and the model under consideration. It is especially worth noting Audiq 5, which has dropped due to the "diet" - the introduction of more aluminum alloys and composite materials, about a hundred kilograms.

BMW X 3 in the automotive market is not one year. The first generation appeared in 2003. Currently, the third generation of the world's popular model comes into battle. According to the manufacturers themselves, it will be the first crossover with the common, for the Bavarian car, platform. The size of the car, despite the more solid look x 3, has not changed, the wheelbase is 2810 mm, clearance of 212 mm.

Optical devices significantly decreased in size, but this does not mean that new light sources in which LEDs prevail will be worse to illuminate the road. Aft rear lights Begin to conquer part of the door area luggage compartment. The crossover looks stylish. Easy to find out in the appearance of the nuances of the BMW brand. Powerful hood, solid arched openings allocate the Bavarian "Troika" on the road.

According to automotive experts This is the most elegant car model line Bayerische Motoren Werke AG.

The new version of Mercedes-Benzglk has changed not only the model itself, but also a name from the new designations of the car brand, the crossovers of this class are called MercedesGLC. The first generation was released in 2008. His presentation was held in American Detroit. In 2012, the world saw a restyled modernization and on this crossover with the previous title finished his activities in three years. The car enjoyed good popularity, despite the critical statements of experts. This is confirmed by the volume of model sales: over all the time more than 540 thousand such machines were implemented.

The changes touched into the most part "front" cars - the face of the car. Currently, the optical devices of many brands change their shape and snap. Daimler with his Mercedes-Benz division did not pass by this trend. The body circuit has become a more streamlined, elegant. Thanks to this, the new "MERS" became impressive and attractive.

Interior Salon

In the salons of elite crossovers of the German supertroy, everything is wonderful. Naturally, they are different: design, design materials, styles. But all unites the desire to create comfortable conditions for passengers and the driver and ensuring their safety.

Salon Audi conquers its technical equipment and high levels of insulation. According to the leadership of the concern from Ingolstadt, they achieved the highest coefficient to reduce noise due to the use of innovative, absorbing sound, materials. A comfortable sports steering wheel is not perfectly round, it is slightly pressed at the bottom. Such a form, according to developers more efficient for drivers.

Twelve inch monitor glows a bright asterisk in a laconic, but expensive furnishings inside KU 5. It is very good for the volume of the luggage compartment for crossover compact class: 550/1550 l.

BMW X 3 interior is made in the style of German minimalism: strictly and weathered. There is no multirud in the design, avant-garde solutions, but there is a mandatory ergonomics and the quality of the finish. Manufacturers from Munich tried to revive the design of the salon with the use of chromed inserts, but this solution did not make a revitalization in the situation. A light beam, again the display of a multimedia system, which is easy to read informative messages. Will delight the trunk, in which you can accommodate up to 1,600 liters of cargo.

The design of the Mercedes GLS salon is distinguished by an exquisite style. Dear wood inserts, upscale materials resemble a comfortable setting of a home office, thereby distinguished by the interior of the salon of this brand from the internal setting of opponents. Maybe you can find fault to the arrangement of eight inch display, which "sticks out" as the TV on the dashboard. Otherwise: variety of options, the quality of all elements of the salon interior at the highest level.

Summary

Cool design, legendary brands, quality and reliability - you can characterize Mercedes-BensGLC crossovers, BMWX 3 and AUDIQ 5. Their price corresponds to the class - from three million rubles in the initial configuration. But this is the case when the money is not sorry for the purchase ...

Medium-sized crossovers today are among the most popular products on the market.

PRIVATURY Everything, without exception, the manufacturers in vain offer customers their vision of the best car of this class. Already identified pillars of the genre. For some, they are ideals for someone - landmarks. Of course, we are talking about the "big German troika", which are all equal to. It was BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi asked tone here. But this tone, by and large, "asphalt" ...

However, no other SUVs in the class did not translate. And where to look for a car capable of kneading dirt, as not at the best manufacturer of "all-terrain" premium, Land Rover? What kind of car will be more appropriate to extend from the sleeves of this manufacturer in relation to the three German richors?

Someone will say, they say, of course, Evoque. Fashionable, spectacular, premium is reported. And how rides! However, even a simple comparison of Baby-Range sizes with its potential competitors makes it clear that ... will be too small. He is even smaller than the smallest in Troika - GLK!

Yes, and put your hand on the heart, Evoque, perhaps the least off-road representative of the glorious English tribe. Therefore, a well-deserved freelander is reserved in the arena! The car is also interested in the fact that most recently passed a serious update procedure that touched as technical partand stuffing the cabin. "Fryl" grinned, burst, gained strength and is ready to resist the powerful "Germans".

Style preferences

Indeed, "Englishman" looks now much more topical. New optics with diode "stripes", spectacular two-color darkened wheels R19. It is felt by the English to become restraint. It is a pity that the color is a little gloomy. Nevertheless, against the backdrop of competitors "Fryl" is not lost. And if you still consider that you can buy 1.2 with a small version of this car ... This is "luxury", inaccessible to the rest of the test.

Mercedes-Benz in the pearl and white color attracts his eyes. The abundance of chromium and new forms of optics, both in front and rear changed the perception of this once "brutal bricks". Now the car looks feminine. That along with compactness gives a reason to assume that during restyling Mercedesovtsy pursued the goal to make a crossover just such and addresses, thus, the corresponding purchasing breakfast. Well, if so, then they fully succeeded.

The third "German" is also white. But femininity in it is zero. The appearance Q5 testifies only to an impartial setting of this car. He, like Unisex clothing, is addressed to everyone and immediately. And Audi clothes are not only unisex, but also uniage (all-ax). Driving can be seen by Junc and grandmother. This bulk machine for all. In the image it is difficult to find a flaw, however, it is unlikely to do it. The mood of the owner at the purchase stage can be emphasized, for example, by color. Or Line's concise body kit, like us. Well, of course, disks.

It is immediately clear that there is a bold and powerful Q5 - not for nothing, it relies on the spectacular 20th ravened wheels. Well, let's see later that he is actually able to ...

When the first time you see the "metal" "X-third", never think that under a sufficiently moderate appearance of the crossover is hidden sports car. But, on a second, under the hood - 313 liters. from.! And overclocking to "hundreds" in just 5.8 seconds! Only looking after, you understand that this is the most from the tweeter X3. The machine is packed by the full program: here and the M-package, and the 19th sports drives, and a bunch of everything in the cabin. X3 Not only the most powerful, but also the most expensive in the test: costs more than 3,000,000 rubles. However, the appearance is still restrained. Nevertheless, it is starting to appreciate it even more when they get acquainted with the possibilities of the car.

Sports ...

As outside, the BMW interior at first does not make a stunning impression. It is not clear from where the tree taken in the crossover with an obviously sports mood. Yes, and in such quantities. Calm skin coloring. However, when you sit down and go into details, you realize that there is everything and even more. Seats are perfectly held by the body, adjusting exhaustive. Before your eyes - a projection display, which does not have any of the competitors. Ergonomics commendable, it is not necessary to pull anywhere - everything is convenient. An abundance of electronics. Especially pleased the circular survey system, allowing you to park a car with jewelry accuracy. Although BMW and so good visibility, large mirrors.

There are much more sports attitudes and accents in the Audi salon. There are many textures "under metal", the steering wheel and at all as if removed from the sports car. Isn't it with R8? The black ceiling, in the interior decoration a lot of Alcantara, and the chairs with a combined upholstery immediately take into their tenacious hugs, even more chain than BMW ... Audi ergonomics also commendable. Excellent instrument readability, user-friendly MMI control system interface, where basic functions are duplicated by keys. According to the first impression that the interior is produced, Audi is probably ahead of his rivals.

... and calm

Transplancing in Mercedes and as if you find yourself visiting glamorous fashionista. A brilliant array of wood "under black varnish", playful rotating nozzles of the ventilation system. Niche, cup holders and shelves here, thanks to a steering wheel selector KP, more than the rest. Girls, for sure, will like it. Chairs are flat, tasty for comfort.

But the visibility could be better. Especially in terms of mirrors. Little they are. Yes, and parking sensors works cunning - when you hand over the back, you need to rear mirror Monitor the rapprochement indicator (mounted in the back of the cabin, on the ceiling in the center). And first it simply flashes, and the signal serves only when the car closely approaches the obstacle.

Traditionally, a number of functions are hanged on the left steering wheel switch, but you quickly get used to it. Ergonomics is generally good, though to learn how to manage the Command system and an abundance of the buttons on the console, you will need time.

And what will the older "Friel" please? Perhaps the results of the discharge of the cabin can be recognized in excellent. A new modern "beard" appeared with a seventhuminum display equipped with a function of the touch screen, updated devices with an information 4-inch display and climate control blocks and music. Yes, and music can be installed very solid - from Meridian. The washer of the selection of off-road modes is now turned into a key, and this is perhaps the only thing that can be somehow complain - it used to be more convenient and clearer. But the electromechanical parking brake was now attached.

Freilentra has developed off-road roots, which in reading LR is expressed in the company "commander landing". You sit high, you see the hood, perfectly, put the door to the "windowsill" of the door, and under it immediately turns out the windows control unit and mirrors. And there is no feeling that now fall out the outside - a sense of security is present. "Freilender" does not pretend to be a athlete, like "Mercedes", it is committed primarily for comfort. The chairs are no less comfortable here than the opponent, but a form and leather finish liked more. Eh, there would be more perforation, like on Mercedes. The cheapest "Frill" test is confidently starting with the key and offered, more than more options on the cabin already in the database than expensive and "greedy" competitors.

Daily!

If you look at the tree in the BMW cabin bored, then it's time to start the motor. Under the hood - a super-modern two-bit diesel about three liters and six "pots". However, it is possible to guess that the motor on heavy fuel is possible if you are outside. Inside a well-supplied gasoline multi-cylinder voice, which, with increasing revolutions, hot blood!

In hands - plump and very comfortable M-steering wheel With "petals". And from the first meters of the way there is a powerful driver mood. Great torque in 630 nm is already available from 1500 rpm. Therefore, it is risky to assume that about 500 nm at idle accurate.

X3 is not accelerated, he gains a speed of powerful short jumps, thanks to the rapid and very accurate operation of the 8-speed "automaton". Moreover, with an increase in the speed, the intensity of overclocking seems to not even decrease. If you translate the machine to Sport + mode, the accelerator becomes more acute. The suspension is clamped stronger, leveling rolls, and the steering wheel is heavy. However, I like the latter. For it is rather the background effort of the electric powerful. But it can be turned off in the settings. Behind the wheel X3 you feel so confident, the word drive a passenger sports car. It is instantly merged with her and get true pleasure, where rolls, ripe and insecurity are absent as a class. Gorgeous setting!

But the most amazing thing is how this car behaved at rough terrain. BMW loves asphalt, and BMW in the M-Package and is suppressed! But "X" presented a surprise. Yes, the suspension is harsh, but the soul does not shake. Confidently worries and grader, and gravel. And in Sport + mode with a rapid stabilization system, it allows sufficiently deep controlled slides. More serious options for moving off-roads quite dislarously limits the M-body kit, which reduces geometric permeability. But while the bumper does not interfere, and the wheels (not even everyone) have a clutch with an expensive, X3, due to the imitation of the locks, quite confidently crawls forward.

Interestingly, after that, to be in Audi, where sports accents are also great. Under the hood there is a gasoline-upward V6, the gearbox is the same 8-speed ZF. Power with a moment here is smaller, but the speaker is quite comparable - on the passport the car loses the competitor in overclocking to "hundreds" of only 0.1 s. But the sensations are other, petrol. There is no this unrestrained jump from the place, the motor must be twisted. But you have fun. There are two different methods into the blood of adrenaline in the blood.

Audi also adjusts the stiffness of the suspension, steering steering and drive, but it can be said that by default, this machine is perceived even a little more sport. Probably, due to the fact that the suspension here is actually "stool", there are no ultra-low-level tires, and even at minimum steering steering, it responds with an incredible speed. However, Audi still slightly rests on the entrance to the turn. Spectacular steering wheel sometimes confuses with its "corners." Yes, and on a broken road, such rigidity turns into minuses - blows, jumping from the trajectory and, as a result, speed loss.

Therefore, this Audi does not like broken roads. The squeezed suspension does not tolerate the flaps of the canvas, and the big wheels are afraid of scratches. Perhaps, if this car is in another configuration, it would have shown themselves from the best side, and so ... you need to take an example with BMW.

Others

The turbo engine breathed in the experienced Freelander new forces. The car received a decent charge of speakers. Juicy turbo suggests a machine into overclocking on each transmission. To hell with BMW and "Audi,", of course, it is meaningless, but to feel confident in any road situation the owner of such a car will certainly. It is a pity that the 6-speed "automatic" does not always sleep for the desires of the driver, allowing noticeable pauses.

And what's the pleasure of driving? Here it is also present, but somewhat otherwise. The main thing is not to demand from the car the same thing that Audi and BMW can give. "Fryl" is a good and generally calm. Loves quickly ride mostly in a straight line. If you begin to "burn" on it, then the most imbalable roots will immediately get out that allow this car to confidently leave all three competitors on off-road. Long-terrestrial and enough soft suspension Allows rolls, with intensive braking, the machine willingly digends on the front wheels, requiring a friend. No, the car with a commander landing was created not for high-speed slalom, and this should be considered when applied.

By the way, it is better not to "throw" on Frile, like BMW. At high speed, the suspension will not be able to cope with unsourous masses, will fight in agony, the driver will feel blows. But it is enough to reset the speed and with the car will happen a wonderful transformation, and harmony will appear in his behavior.

"Mercedes" comfortable and fast enough even on a bad asphalt road - he seems to be "smoothed" her. It goes smoothly, without coursework. This is probably useful when tightening in Russia, where the tracks themselves know what. The car gives rise to self-confidence and relaxes the driver. Moves confidently and comfortable. However, this confidence should not be in self-confidence if you leave for a bazasfalt coating. Miss the bump or pit, and the energy intensity does not remain a trace - the suspension is unpleasant. Maybe if you put a smaller radius, it will be better. However, all cars in the test were "shod" at least in the 19th discs.

Masters of universality

Our test collected some of the best high-size crossovers in the world, and in addition, and enviable versatility: excellent dynamics and handling on asphalt, and an acceptable permeability outside the tracks. How is each of the cars arranged?

Mercedes-Benz GLK

The release of this crossover started in 2008. In 2012, GLK was updated. The car is built on the "trolley" of the current C-class. McPherson racks are installed in the front suspension with two separate traction (as on the BMW X3), the rear is traditional for the Mercedes-Benz "Pyro". And there, and there are springs. Steering Equipped with an electric power plate on a rail. You can choose from three types of suspension: standard, enhanced off-road and tighter when ordering an AMG package. The GLK 220 CDI version under the hood is a 2.2-liter turbodiesel power 2-liter in GLK 250 gasoline - 2-liter "four" with turbocharging and direct injection with a capacity of 211 liters. from. GLK 300 is equipped with a 3.5-liter atmospheric V6 also with direct fuel injection (250 l. S., Test member). Interestingly, a 306-strong GLK 350 was supplied to us with the same engine, but the dealers preferred "three hundredth". The 7-speed "automatic" 7G-TRONIC of own production Mercedes-Benz and permanent four-wheel drive are installed on all GLK. The inter-axis differential is free asymmetric with the aspect ratio of 45/55 in favor rear axis. The stabilization system, slowing down the buxing wheels, simulates the blocking of inter-wheeled differentials. Warranty - 2 years without mileage limit. Mercedes-Benz GLK is produced in Germany.

Land Rover Freelander 2

Veteran "Frill" of the second generation comes from the conveyor since 2006. During this time, Freelander was subjected to two restyards (2010 and 2012). The Base for the car is the Ford EUCD platform (in 2000 Ford was the owner of Land Rover), on which a large number of cars were built: Ford Galaxy, Ford Mondeo and most Volvo - S60, XC60, XC70 and S80. Front I. rear suspensions Use McPherson racks (behind the design is reinforced with additional levers). Steering with a traditional waterwater. Freelander is the only one from the dough participants - with a transversely located engine, everyone else is installed longitudinally. Engines two. Inline turbodiesel "Four" (created by Ford in cooperation with the PSA - Peugeot / Citroen concern) with a volume of 2.2 liters and two degrees of the forcing. The TD4 version gives 150 liters. s., SD4 - 190 l. from. The gasoline unit is also a Ford Child called EcoBoost. It is installed on Si4 and is a 4-cylinder turbocharged motor with direct fuel injection (240 liters. P., Dough participant). The 6-speed MCP is placed only on TD4 (ACP for TD4 - option). All other "Frieli" are equipped with a 6-speed AISIN automatic machine. All connected all-wheel drive with the 4th generation electron-controlled Haldex coupling in the rear main transmission crankcase. Imitation of locks - through the ESP system. Warranty - 3 years or 100,000 km run. Land Rover Freelander 2 is produced at the factory in England.

"Ku-Fifth" rose to Kon-Weier in 2008, and in 2012 survived restyling. Built on the so-called MLB platform concern Volkswagen. For machines with a longitudinal engine location. At the same database, other models are made: Audi A5, A6, A7 and even flagship A8. In the front suspension, the most complex four-dimensional design is working, in the rear - "multi-dimension" with a massive trapezoidal lower lever. Elastic elements - springs. Power steering electromechanical, and the motor is installed on the rail concentral. As an option, you can order a package that includes a steering mechanism with a variable gear ratio (a special wave gearbox is embedded in the steering shaft) and adjustable shock absorbers, or just a more rigid passive running part S-Line. And in that, in another case, the clearance is less than 2 cm. 4 engines are provided. 2-liter gasoline turbo-"four" with combined fuel injection (nozzles and in the cylinder, and in the intake manifold) issues 180 liters. from. (on version 2.0 TFSI, only C mCP) or 225 liters. from.

The latest version is also denoted by 2.0 TFSI, but it can be ordered with an 8-speed "automatic" ZF. A 3-liter V6 with a drive supercharger and direct injection (272 liters with., Test member) is set to Q5 3.0 TFSI, and only with the aforementioned ACP. There are two turbodiesel: "Four" 2.0 TDI develops 177 liters. from. and is available only in a pair with a 7-speed "robot" S-Tronic with two "wet" clutches; The 3-liter V6 3.0 TDI (245 liters) is also equipped with only S-Tronic. A mansion is worth the 2.0 TFSI Hybrid version, which has an electric motor with a capacity of 54 liters between DVS and 8-speed "automata". from. The total return of the hybrid power plant is 245 liters. from. The electric motor can lead the wheels in motion regardless of the engine (there is a special clutch). The turn of the electric shirt is about 3 km. All Q5 has a constant four-wheel drive with an asymmetrical inter-axis differential type TORSEN, which in standard conditions distributes the moment 40/60 in favor of the rear axle. Blocks are imitated eSP system. Warranty - 2 years without mileage limit. Audi Q5, depending on the configuration, is made either in Germany or in Kaluga (large-sized assembly).

The second generation of "X-third" is produced since 2010. At the heart - a seriously refined platform of the 3rd series of the previous generation (E90). Front - familiar to "Tryshka" McPherson suspension, using two separate traction instead of a single triangular lever instead. Rear is a 5-lever construction, in which the spring and the shock absorber are installed coaxially (they are separated into E90). The steering is equipped with an electric power plate with a rail on a rail. For the surcharge, shock absorbers with a variable characteristic of damping and steering rack with variable teeth profile are installed (reduces the speed of the steering wheel from the stop to the stop). For X3, four engines are available, which in various powers of the forcing give 6 versions. An inline gasoline "four" N20 of 2 liters with direct fuel injection and the proprietary mechanism of the stepless change of valve stroke Valvetronic issues 184 liters. from. In the atmospheric version (version 20i) and 245 liters. from. - with turbocharging type twinscroll (allows you to fully use the pulsation of the OG in the graduate manifold) by 28i. The 6-cylinder N55 (direct injection + valvetronic + upward twinscroll) is put on version 35i and develops 306 liters. from. Two turbodiesel: N47 (4 cylinders, 184 liters.) On version 20D and N57 (6 cylinders). The latter - in two versions: 250 l. from. on 30d and 313 liters. from. (35D - dough participant). With the exception of 20i and 20d, for which you can leave the 6-speed "mechanics", all other X3 are equipped with only 8-speed "ZF machines". All machines have a plug-in. The moment on the front axis transmits the ATC dispensing box 450 of the Canadian company Magna with an electronic-controlled coupling inside. Imitation of differential locks is performed through the stabilization system. Warranty - 2 years without mileage limit. BMW X3 for our market is made in both the United States (if the client itself is picking up) and in Kaliningrad (fixed configuration, large-sized assembly).

Denis, 25 years old, leading specialist of the geological exploration company

Driving experience of 7 years, goes to bMW car X3 20d.

On the salon - all is well. Pleasant materials, design. Landing comfortable, everything around the driver - do not need to reach anywhere. Good visibility. Excellent sports chairs. But the steering wheel is stunted. Not for this it is a car, and thin in places of grip. Lower SCOS interferes. I think it is more for presentability and image. 20th discs - bust. Too big, shaking, and in the pits is dangerous. AUDI has good handling, minimal rolls. But the brakes liked less, there is not enough chain. The car can be very fast, but I am not particularly spurred to the races. The driver behind the wheel of Audi goes as suggests the mood. Audi just will help him realize its preferences. An impartial car, but fast and accurate.

I think GLK - the car is more female. And it became more feminine after restyling. All these chrome rushes, false headlights. As for the moves, Mercedes - for a calm driver: a waste steering wheel, a phlegmatic pair of "Motor-box". It is not even a less powerful X3 from the spot, as on mine, even less powerful X3, it is not necessary to turn the bulk "atmospheric". Salonchik is pretty, but again, slightly not male. I think this car is just right for weak gender. And men need to look in the direction of the remaining dough participants.

Denis Bocharov, 31 years old, photo editor

Driving experience 10 years old, driving in Chevrolet Caprice

Bavarians made excellent car. Especially impressive motor! In any mode, makes absolutely not worrying on the road. The fuel consumption also pleased, the computer did not show more than 11 liters in the city. Salon spacious, and with folded rear seats turns into "hangar". But the visibility back is not very. But video cameras give a circular review. BMW perfectly holds the road: rebuilding, overtaking and braking are very easy! But when driving on a rural road, the stiffness of the suspension is attracted, shook. But in general, the Germans created a very balanced car for the city, which does not save on the gravel.

Anton Shiryaev, 25 years old, deputy. chief editor

Driving experience 5 years

Freelander is no longer young, and it feels. Ascetic interior, high landing ... But those who are not chasing the glamor - just right. "Fryl" is the most honest car in the quartet. He is exactly what it seems. Spacious and comfortable car with outstanding Patency. He for those who still slightly goes from the asphalt who loves the sport and an active lifestyle. Bicycle, jogging in the forest, fishing or hunting. Only I would prefer the diesel engine. Gasoline "eats" more, and tahathitis is no less. In addition, Land Rover's diesel engines are reliable, but in the gasoline unit of the EcoBoost family, I'm not sure.

We draw conclusions

Well, the alignment of forces becomes clear. BMW X3 turned out to be the winner of the test, and the point here is not in the power of the motor and packaged of various kinds of "features". Just the Bavarians managed to create a truly universal crossover, which traditionally for BMW will not let his own owner on the asphalt and will pleasantly please at the moment when he will eat off-road. And even in the sporting version. Another undoubted advantage will be spacious and comfortable salon Crossover.

The first place was dealt with, but for the second, as it turned out, they claim all other dough participants to the same extent. And each of the troika demonstrates its own approach and can be aimed at their group of buyers.

So, "Mercedes,", as it seems to me, is definitely marked in the women's audience. For this they say its appearance and driving quality, where the comfortable component is dominated, and compact size. Behind the wheel of GLK I do not want to hurt anywhere, I want to go quietly and relax. In this hypostasis, it is very harmonious.

"Freilender" is also aimed at a calm driver. And he will also allow decently to save when buying. The machine is checked by time and after the update has become more relevant. Well, of course, the off-road qualities of "British" is a certain plus in the piggy bank of his advantages.

Audi Q5 - the choice of man "with gasoline in the blood." The sportiness of this crossover is straightforward, slightly suppressing the universal component. However, if you abstract from off-road "torture", we will get almost a sports car for urban use, however, with great clearance.

Text: Magazine "Cars"

We were prepared for the fact that rivals will be equally strong in all disciplines, but Audi Q5 has unexpectedly escaped on the points ahead. Since the differences between crossovers are largely conceptual in nature, and the final rating ultimately define nuances, it can be stated that in Ingolstadt simply made a very well balanced car. In fact, BMW and Volvo are no worse - just each of them promotes its value system. But if the XC60 clearly fascinated - first of all, the design and decoration of the cabin, x3 left a light feeling of annoyance: after all, the Bavarians could make the car more interesting, and fresher. And so it is just the fixation of the material passed.

Audi Q5.
Good, and, although the new generation had to wait for quite a long time, it was worth it: german crossover It turned out to be almost devoid of flaws. In his favor, he says a perfectly thoughtful salon with a comfortable second, an intelligent trunk and the wide possibilities of its transformation, as well as a well-tuned chassis that combines a decent smoothness of the stroke and a slightly fresh, but absolutely logical handling. And the main minus of the "ku-fifth" is the absence of the choice of the power unit: diesel engines are not taken to Russia, but petrol motor just one (not counting the sports version, but this is another tale).

BMW X3.
Not surprised - and this is just the most amazing quality of the third generation crossover. And yet on the background of the opponents, he does not look pale at all, because the car is actually excellent. In the as-third asset, you can record interesting handling, a convenient salon with flawless ergonomics, as well as an advanced multimedia system, which is distinguished by an excellent organized interface and wide functionality. Not very impressed the trunk, but pleased to choose a power unit: different gasoline and diesel motors - For every taste and wallet.

Volvo XC60.
Although he lost on the "Audi" points, but still earned the audience award. By and large, it is only a bit reduced and even a more successful copy of the flagship crossover XC90 with all its high technologies. The laid argument in favor of the Swedish car will definitely be the interior: on design and decoration it is not equal in the classroom. Versions with pneumatic suspension allow you to raise the body for a significant height, and for someone it can play an important role in the choice of "six oxades". In addition, "Volvo" pleases the choice of force aggregates. Pleasant car!

Audi Q5.

The most affordable "ku-fifth" will cost $ 3.05 million - this is the price of the basic version with a 2.0 TFSI motor with a capacity of 249 forces, a 7-speed "robot" DSG and a full drive. You can't call such a car, but a premium gloss is still lacking. So you will have to fork out on the options, which are a great set. Do not have time to get used as the price will increase by half a million; And if you don't get smaller, then and a half of the lames are easily visible. Actually, the equipment is the only opportunity to deploy a fantasy, configuring "Audi": not sold with other Motors in Russia. If, of course, do not consider the SQ5 sports version with a 354-strong V6 turbo, for which they are asked from 4.38 million. Warranty on Q5 - 4 years or 120 thousand km, while there are no restrictions on run-in. Intervision interval - 15,000 km.

BMW X3.

The Bavarian crossover has the richest choice of power units. The cheaper of others will cost a 2 liter gasoline turbo turbomotor with a capacity of 184 forces that the XDrive 20i modification is completed - from 2.95 million rubles. Will be not enough? Well, then take a look at the more powerful XDrive 30i for 3.27 million: here the 2-liter row "Four" gives 249 forces. There is also a 190-strong diesel XDrive 20D of the same volume: 3.04 million - and it is yours. And for 3.6 million, you can take a 3-liter turbodiesel XDrive 30D (249 forces): This "X" combines hurricane dynamics and moderate fuel consumption. The top version is appointed gasoline "almost EMCA" - X3 M40i with 360-strong turbocharged "six". The X3 warranty was limited to two years, but not limited to the mileage, and the frequency of maintenance is 15,000 km.

Volvo XC60.

In Russia, they are not sold all the "six oxide", but the choice, however, is quite decent: two gasoline and two diesel turbogo - all with the same 2 liter volume, but differ in return. The basic version is assigned a gasoline T5 with a 249-power engine - such Ksyusha will cost 2,925,000 rubles. Diesel D4 (190 hp) is more expensive than 70,000, but noticeably more economical and more and more interesting to taxes. The more powerful diesel D5 (235 forces) is estimated at 3,184,000 rubles. And in the top there are gasoline T6, which is equipped with a 320-strong engine with combined supervision (turbo plus compressor). It is curious that such a car is 99,000 rubles cheaper than D5, but from the point of view of taxes, this XC60 will be ruined. Warranty on VOLVO cars - 3 years or 100,000 km run, and the interservice interval is as much as 20,000 km.

Four-wheel drive

All three crossovers are declared as all-wheel drive, but their all-wheel drive is implemented in different ways. Audi Q5 acquired new Transmissia Quattro Ultra, in which, in addition to the friction package between the gearbox and the cardan shaft there is an extra cam coupling in the context of the rear axle. When slipping the front wheels, all this good closes, and the torque goes to the rear axle.

BMW with longitudinal force aggregate Transmission of thrust on the front axle heads the coupling with electronically controllocated in the distribution. At the same time, in the usual modes of movement, the torque between the front and rear wheels is distributed in the ratio of 40:60 - therefore, the X3 character of the behavior of the rear-wheel drive. And in the initially front-wheel drive Volvo, the thrust on the rear wheels transmits the Haldex coupling. This is the fifth generation of multidisk coupling. It is controlled by electronics, but the executive mechanism itself is hydraulic - the friction package is compressed using an annular piston.

An excellent company, is not it? New BMW. X3 and AUDI Q5 - with two-liter turbogors. Third to them, I took the Mercedes-Benz GLS Coupe with a similar power unit - just GLC had recently. And let the fourth be handsome Range Rover Velar. Even despite the fact that the 250-strong version of the P250 could not be found, - only more powerful P380 with a V-shaped "six". All the same Range Rover on the sidelines: price tags for crossovers "big German triple" begin with three million rubles, and without four million velara do not come. Is it really so good?

E. step in him charisma, is. Everything attracts the look - starting with the silhouette and ending with items like the door handles that automatically extended during unlocking the central lock. It is a pity that invincible access is triggered only when you press the button located outside: one finger is still dried. But if we talk about landing in the salon - it doesn't matter, on the front or rear armchairs, - it is Velar Cleanilla from Chiorev: High doors with double seals save from dirt not only the thresholds, but also part of the arches of the rear wheel, which passengers usually disappear.

And inside ... As if we oppose the touch panels, no matter how much you say that the virtual buttons are not as convenient to the constantly changing positions, as in physical, - and I like it! Beautifully. You choose the sand mode - and Velar appears on the screen in the dunes, the snow mode is the car already "on the white bedspread of January." He infuriates that to turn on the heating of the seats, you need to go to the appropriate menu item, poke on the picture of the chair, and after the washer still and adjust the heating intensity? However, Range Rover allows you to program the automatic switching on the heating of the seats and the steering wheel! And with a dozen settings you can bind to the key: Velar will not only help customize the microclimate and audio system for you, but also to meet a personalized greeting on the display. What treatment do you prefer - "My Mr." or "My Lady"?

And Velar is distinguished by the proprietary commander landing: from his chair you will be buried on the drivers of three other crossovers. True, the steering wheel for urban ride is Velic, the pedal node is shifted to the left, and the transmission control washer is not the best decisionWhen you hurry to switch from the drive in R and back during parking.

Behind the place for the legs is no more than that of competitors, but the backs with electrically regulators "\u003e

The chair is convenient, but electrically regulating the lumbar backpage, rollers of lateral support, massage and ventilation - the privileges of more expensive performance HSE
Rear from the place for the legs is no more than that of competitors, but the backs - with electrically regulations

In BMW everything is stricter and sports. Yes, before the eyes of virtual devices, but without liberties: only two dials, and you can change only their design and filling information. And the most interesting thing is to control gestures. Twenty twisted in the air - increased the volume of the audio system, and the telephone call can be accepted or rejecting the hand.

Audi after BMW looks more compact and modest car. And Mercedes is a bit old-fashioned, but for some reason it is very cozy in it. Even despite the overwhelmed switches constantly criticized by us.

Red and black - classic color combination. By the way, the 20-inch wheels of Gloss Black (in the photo) can be replaced with a 22-inch for 170 thousand rubles

Six-cylinder Velar tears all? Of course, with a mechanical supercharger ... The sound of the motor is impressive, but even on the passport, the superiority of the 380-strong velara over the 250-strong total second in acceleration to "hundreds" (for which they will have to pay 640 thousand rubles). It is a pity, of course, that the season of measurements ended. But the paired arrows have shown that in the limit of the Machine "German Troika" the nostril accelerates in the nostril, and Range Rover, if it is broken, then slightly.