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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi SQ5 TDI.
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI
65.9
73
78.2
65.1
74
82.2
73 in
Width
74 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
65.9 in
Height
65.1 in
110
179.9
110.5
182.2
179.9 in
Length
182.2 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
282 hp
309 hp
Audi SQ5 TDI
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
428 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
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
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi SQ5 TDI
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15.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
15.24 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
27 mpg
35 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
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
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 3.0sd DPF
Audi SQ5 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
