The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ5 TDI competition tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive18d (09 - 10)
€ 63,300

€ 35,900

€ 63,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi SQ5 TDI competition is 2.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive18d.
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
BMW X3 xDrive18d
65.1
74
82.2
65.9
73
78.2
74 in
Width
73 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.1 in
Height
65.9 in
110.5
182.2
110
179.9
182.2 in
Length
179.9 in
110.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
BMW X3 xDrive18d
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
12.53 %

General
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
BMW X3 xDrive18d
8R
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
BMW X3 xDrive18d
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
CVUB
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
322 hp
141 hp
BMW X3 xDrive18d
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Performance
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
BMW X3 xDrive18d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TDI competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive18d
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14.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
14.21 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
36 mpg
38 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive18d
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
706 mi
Range
672 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
706 mi
672 mi
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Environmental Impact
135.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127.6 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
135.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive18d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
BMW X3 xDrive18d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft