The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 38,800
€ 68,900
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW X3 sDrive18d is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi SQ5 TDI.
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Audi SQ5 TDI
65.4
74.1
82.6
64.4
74.5
84.3
74.1 in
Width
74.5 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.4 in
Height
64.4 in
110.6
183
111.2
183.9
183 in
Length
183.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
111.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Audi SQ5 TDI
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
14.59 %
General
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Audi SQ5 TDI
F25
Generation
FY
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Audi SQ5 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
DEWB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
141 hp
342 hp
Audi SQ5 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi SQ5 TDI
Performance
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Audi SQ5 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi SQ5 TDI
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27.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
27.44 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Audi SQ5 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
44 mpg
36 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
771 mi
Range
659 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
771 mi
659 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI
Environmental Impact
111 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 sDrive18d
111 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 sDrive18d
Audi SQ5 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















