The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 47,400
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X3 xDrive30i
€ 68,200
 Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi SQ5 TDI plus
€ 47,400
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 slightly. The BMW X3 xDrive30i is 3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Audi SQ5 TDI plus.
BMW X3 xDrive30i
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
65.9
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
73
78.2
63.9
Blueprint Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
75.2
82.2
73 in
Width
75.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
65.9 in
Height
63.9 in
Blueprint BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
110
179.9
Blueprint Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)
110.7
182.8
179.9 in
Length
182.8 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5699 lb
BMW X3 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
11.32 %
Audi SQ5 TDI plus tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
E83
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
DEHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
268 hp
335 hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi SQ5 TDI plus

Performance

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive30i

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi SQ5 TDI plus

▶ REPLAY
15.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive30i
15.14 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI plus

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive30i
24 mpg
36 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
429 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW X3 xDrive30i
429 mi
706 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive30i
183.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
375 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X3 xDrive30i
Audi SQ5 TDI plus
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft