The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI tiptronic (13 - 15)
€ 47,000

€ 60,600

€ 47,000
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 BMW X3 xDrive20d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi SQ5 TDI.
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Audi SQ5 TDI
66
74.4
84.2
65.1
74
82.2
74.4 in
Width
74 in
84.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
66 in
Height
65.1 in
112.8
185.4
110.5
182.2
185.4 in
Length
182.2 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
110.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Audi SQ5 TDI
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.7 %

General
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Audi SQ5 TDI
G01
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Audi SQ5 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
CGQB, CVUC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
187 hp
309 hp
Audi SQ5 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20d
295 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi SQ5 TDI
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Audi SQ5 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive20d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TDI
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21.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20d
21.51 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Audi SQ5 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20d
47 mpg
35 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
845 mi
Range
685 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20d
845 mi
685 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 xDrive20d
102.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20d
Audi SQ5 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft











45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft