The Comparative Analysis :

Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 68,200
Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi SQ5 TDI plus
€ 53,300
 BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive35d
€ 68,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300

ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive35d.
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 xDrive35d
63.9
Blueprint Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
75.2
82.2
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
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 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
182.8 in
Length
179.9 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 xDrive35d
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.03 %
BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 xDrive35d
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
335 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
516 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35d

Performance

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 xDrive35d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TDI plus

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d

▶ REPLAY
13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
13.66 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
36 mpg
30 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
534 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
706 mi
534 mi
BMW X3 xDrive35d
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).
160.5 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
135.8 kWh
160.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft