The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW X3 xDrive35d Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 68,200

€ 55,300

€ 68,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi SQ5 TDI plus is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive35d.
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 xDrive35d
63.9
75.2
82.2
65.4
74.1
82.6
75.2 in
Width
74.1 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
63.9 in
Height
65.4 in
110.7
182.8
110.6
183
182.8 in
Length
183 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 xDrive35d
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.24 %

General
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 xDrive35d
8R
Generation
F25
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 xDrive35d
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
DEHA
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
335 hp
309 hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
516 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Performance
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 xDrive35d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive35d
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13.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.73 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
13.66 lb/hp
13.73 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
36 mpg
39 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive35d
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
706 mi
Range
682 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
706 mi
682 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).
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).
125.5 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
135.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive35d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
BMW X3 xDrive35d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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