The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ5 TDI tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW X3 3.0si Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 60,600
€ 46,200
€ 60,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW X3 3.0si.
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 3.0si
65.1
74
82.2
65.9
73
78.2
74 in
Width
73 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
65.1 in
Height
65.9 in
110.5
182.2
110
179.9
182.2 in
Length
179.9 in
110.5 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 3.0si
4266 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.9 %
General
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 3.0si
8R
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 3.0si
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
CGQB, CVUC
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI
309 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 3.0si
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI
479 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0si
Performance
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 3.0si
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi SQ5 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0si
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13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI
13.81 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 3.0si
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI
35 mpg
23 mpg
BMW X3 3.0si
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
685 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI
685 mi
404 mi
BMW X3 3.0si
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).
195.2 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI
139.9 kWh
195.2 kWh
BMW X3 3.0si
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 3.0si
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
