The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI competition tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 44,500
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08) BMW X3 3.0d DPF
€ 63,300
 Audi SQ5 TDI competition tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi SQ5 TDI competition
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,300

ⓘ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 BMW X3 3.0d DPF is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi SQ5 TDI competition.
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
73
78.2
65.1
Blueprint Audi SQ5 TDI competition tiptronic (15 - 17)
74
82.2
73 in
Width
74 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
65.9 in
Height
65.1 in
Blueprint BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
110
179.9
Blueprint Audi SQ5 TDI competition tiptronic (15 - 17)
110.5
182.2
179.9 in
Length
182.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.4 %
Audi SQ5 TDI competition tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
E83
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
215 hp
322 hp
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
369 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi SQ5 TDI competition

Performance

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TDI competition

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.21 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
19.28 lb/hp
14.21 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI competition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
30 mpg
36 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
527 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
527 mi
706 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
Environmental Impact
162.5 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
162.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft