The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0d DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 46,600

€ 68,200

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,200
ⓘ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 BMW X3 3.0d DPF is 3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Audi SQ5 TDI plus.
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
65.9
73
78.2
63.9
75.2
82.2
73 in
Width
75.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
65.9 in
Height
63.9 in
110
179.9
110.7
182.8
179.9 in
Length
182.8 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.16 %

General
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
DEHA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
215 hp
335 hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
369 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Performance
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 3.0d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TDI plus
▶ REPLAY
19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
19.33 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
27 mpg
36 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
484 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
484 mi
706 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Environmental Impact
176.9 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
176.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0d DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
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