The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 14) vs. Audi SQ5 TFSI tiptronic (17 - 18)
€ 43,400

€ 65,400

€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,400
ⓘ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 TFSI.
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Audi SQ5 TFSI
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 TFSI
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.46 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Audi SQ5 TFSI
F25
Generation
FY
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CTUD, CTXA, CWGD

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
181 hp
349 hp
Audi SQ5 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1370 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi SQ5 TFSI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Audi SQ5 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TFSI
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21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.29 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
21.92 lb/hp
12.29 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Audi SQ5 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
42 mpg
28 mpg
Audi SQ5 TFSI
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
743 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
743 mi
524 mi
Audi SQ5 TFSI
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).
157.2 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi SQ5 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20d BluePerformance
Audi SQ5 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data