The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 43,400
€ 68,900
€ 43,400
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 xDrive20d BluePerformance is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Audi SQ5 TDI.
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Audi SQ5 TDI
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
12.4 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Audi SQ5 TDI
F25
Generation
FY
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
181 hp
342 hp
Audi SQ5 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi SQ5 TDI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Audi SQ5 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi SQ5 TDI
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21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
21.92 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Audi SQ5 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
42 mpg
36 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
743 mi
Range
659 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
743 mi
659 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 xDrive20d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
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






















