The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0d DPF (06 - 08) vs. Audi SQ5 TFSI tiptronic (17 - 18)
€ 44,500

€ 65,400

€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,400
ⓘ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 BMW X3 3.0d DPF is 10.2 cm shorter, 4 cm narrower and 3.9 cm taller than the Audi SQ5 TFSI.
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TFSI
1674
1853
1987
1635
1893
2140
1853 mm
Width
1893 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1674 mm
Height
1635 mm
2795
4569
2824
4671
4569 mm
Length
4671 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2824 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TFSI
1880 kg
Kerb Weight
1945 kg
2350 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
3.34 %

General
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TFSI
E83
Generation
FY
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TFSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CTUD, CTXA, CWGD

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2995 CC
215 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
349 bhp
at 5400 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
215 bhp
349 bhp
Audi SQ5 TFSI
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1370 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
500 NM
500 NM
Audi SQ5 TFSI
Performance
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TFSI
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8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.57 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
8.74 kg/bhp
5.57 kg/bhp
Audi SQ5 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
36 mpg
34 mpg
Audi SQ5 TFSI
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
527 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
527 mi
524 mi
Audi SQ5 TFSI
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).
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).
157.2 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
162.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi SQ5 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
555 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
510 L









1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data