The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ5 TDI tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 60,600

€ 69,100

€ 60,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi SQ5 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo.
Audi SQ5 TDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
65.1
74
82.2
65.7
74.8
82.7
74 in
Width
74.8 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
65.1 in
Height
65.7 in
110.5
182.2
110.6
183
182.2 in
Length
183 in
110.5 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi SQ5 TDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.51 %

General
Audi SQ5 TDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
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
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
CGQB, CVUC
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI
309 hp
345 hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI
479 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Audi SQ5 TDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI
13.81 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi SQ5 TDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI
35 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
685 mi
Range
631 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI
685 mi
631 mi
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
135.8 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI
139.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi SQ5 TDI
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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