The Comparative Analysis :
Audi SQ5 TFSI tiptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 65,400

€ 47,400

€ 65,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 TFSI is 4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW X3 xDrive30i.
Audi SQ5 TFSI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
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 TFSI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.39 %

General
Audi SQ5 TFSI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
FY
Generation
E83
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi SQ5 TFSI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
CTUD, CTXA, CWGD
Engine Code
N52-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Audi SQ5 TFSI
349 hp
268 hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi SQ5 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Performance
Audi SQ5 TFSI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i
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12.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.14 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TFSI
12.29 lb/hp
15.14 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi SQ5 TFSI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi SQ5 TFSI
28 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
524 mi
Range
429 mi
Audi SQ5 TFSI
524 mi
429 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
183.8 kWh
Audi SQ5 TFSI
157.2 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi SQ5 TFSI
BMW X3 xDrive30i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft