The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 52,000
€ 60,600
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,600
ⓘ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 3.0sd DPF is 6 cm shorter, 2.7 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Audi SQ5 TDI.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI
1674
1853
1987
1653
1880
2089
1853 mm
Width
1880 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2089 mm
1674 mm
Height
1653 mm
2795
4569
2807
4629
4569 mm
Length
4629 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2807 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI
1950 kg
Kerb Weight
1935 kg
2385 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2430 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.77 %
General
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI
E83
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
CGQB, CVUC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2967 CC
282 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
309 bhp
at 0 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 bhp
309 bhp
Audi SQ5 TDI
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
650 NM
at 1450 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
580 NM
650 NM
Audi SQ5 TDI
Performance
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Audi SQ5 TDI
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6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.26 kg/bhp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
6.91 kg/bhp
6.26 kg/bhp
Audi SQ5 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
32 mpg
42 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 L
478 mi
Range
685 mi
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
478 mi
685 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI
Environmental Impact
179 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).
139.9 kWh
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
179 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
540 L
1560 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1560 L
