The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ5 TDI tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 2.5si (06 - 08)
€ 60,600

€ 41,400

€ 60,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 is 6 cm longer, 2.7 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the BMW X3 2.5si.
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 2.5si
1653
1880
2089
1674
1853
1987
1880 mm
Width
1853 mm
2089 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1653 mm
Height
1674 mm
2807
4629
2795
4569
4629 mm
Length
4569 mm
2807 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 2.5si
1935 kg
Kerb Weight
1805 kg
2430 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
6.72 %

General
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 2.5si
8R
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 2.5si
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
CGQB, CVUC
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
309 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI
309 bhp
215 bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
650 NM
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 2750 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI
650 NM
250 NM
BMW X3 2.5si
Performance
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 2.5si
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 2.5si
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6.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.4 kg/bhp
Audi SQ5 TDI
6.26 kg/bhp
8.4 kg/bhp
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 2.5si
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI
42 mpg
29 mpg
BMW X3 2.5si
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
75 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
685 mi
Range
421 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI
685 mi
421 mi
BMW X3 2.5si
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).
187.5 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI
139.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW X3 2.5si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 2.5si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
540 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L