The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ5 TDI competition tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30e Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 63,300

€ 56,900

€ 63,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi SQ5 TDI competition is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive30e.
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
BMW X3 xDrive30e
65.1
74
82.2
66
74.4
84.2
74 in
Width
74.4 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.1 in
Height
66 in
110.5
182.2
112.8
185.4
182.2 in
Length
185.4 in
110.5 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
BMW X3 xDrive30e
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.48 %

General
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
BMW X3 xDrive30e
8R
Generation
G01
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
BMW X3 xDrive30e
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
CVUB
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
322 hp
288 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30e
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
479 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30e
Performance
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
BMW X3 xDrive30e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 xDrive30e
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14.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
14.21 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
BMW X3 xDrive30e
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
112 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
36 mpg
112 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30e
29 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
706 mi
Range
1479 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
706 mi
1479 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30e
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).
39.8 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
135.8 kWh
39.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
79 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
BMW X3 xDrive30e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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