The Comparative Analysis :

Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)

€ 68,200
Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi SQ5 TDI plus
€ 44,500
 BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08) BMW X3 3.0d DPF
€ 68,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500

ⓘ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 3.0d DPF.
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
63.9
Blueprint Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
75.2
82.2
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
110.7
182.8
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
110
179.9
182.8 in
Length
179.9 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.4 %
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)

General

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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 plus
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
DEHA
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
335 hp
215 hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0d DPF

Performance

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TDI plus

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF

▶ REPLAY
13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
13.66 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
36 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
527 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
706 mi
527 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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).
162.5 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
135.8 kWh
162.5 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
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