The Comparative Analysis :

Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 68,200
Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi SQ5 TDI plus
€ 70,300
 BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW X3 M40d
€ 68,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,300

ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the BMW X3 M40d.
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 M40d
63.9
Blueprint Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
75.2
82.2
66
Blueprint BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
74.7
84.2
75.2 in
Width
74.7 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
63.9 in
Height
66 in
Blueprint Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
110.7
182.8
Blueprint BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)
112.8
185.7
182.8 in
Length
185.7 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 M40d
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.05 %
BMW X3 M40d Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 M40d
8R
Generation
G01
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 M40d
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
DEHA
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
335 hp
322 hp
BMW X3 M40d
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
516 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW X3 M40d

Performance

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 M40d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TDI plus

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 M40d

▶ REPLAY
13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
13.66 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW X3 M40d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 M40d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
36 mpg
37 mpg
BMW X3 M40d
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
661 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
706 mi
661 mi
BMW X3 M40d
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).
131.6 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
135.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW X3 M40d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 M40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft