The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 2.5si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 68,200
€ 43,600
€ 68,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 plus is 3 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the BMW X3 2.5si.
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 2.5si
63.9
75.2
82.2
65.9
73
78.2
75.2 in
Width
73 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
63.9 in
Height
65.9 in
110.7
182.8
110
179.9
182.8 in
Length
179.9 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 2.5si
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
11.8 %
General
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 2.5si
8R
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 2.5si
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
DEHA
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
335 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
335 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 2.5si
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
516 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 2.5si
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 2.5si
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13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
13.66 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
36 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
706 mi
Range
412 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
706 mi
412 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
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).
191.4 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
135.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
