The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive30d Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 50,300
€ 68,200
€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,200
ⓘ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 xDrive30d is 0.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi SQ5 TDI plus.
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
65.4
74.1
82.6
63.9
75.2
82.2
74.1 in
Width
75.2 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
65.4 in
Height
63.9 in
110.6
183
110.7
182.8
183 in
Length
182.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
4134 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.64 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
F25
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 xDrive30d
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
DEHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
254 hp
335 hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
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16.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30d
16.28 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30d
39 mpg
36 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
694 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30d
694 mi
706 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Environmental Impact
123.4 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 xDrive30d
123.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive30d
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft
