The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ5 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 68,900

€ 52,000

€ 68,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW X3 3.0sd DPF.
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
64.4
74.5
84.3
65.9
73
78.2
74.5 in
Width
73 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
64.4 in
Height
65.9 in
111.2
183.9
110
179.9
183.9 in
Length
179.9 in
111.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5787 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.1 %

General
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
FY
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
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
DEWB
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI
342 hp
282 hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi SQ5 TDI
516 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Performance
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.24 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI
13.25 lb/hp
15.24 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI
36 mpg
27 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
659 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI
659 mi
478 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
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).
179 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI
135.8 kWh
179 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
343 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi SQ5 TDI
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft